The Determinants of Success in One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 (T20) Cricket Matches: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Abstract
Understanding the determinants of success in International One Day (ODI) and Twenty20 (T20) cricket is essential for optimising team and player performance. This review aimed to identify the key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with successful outcomes in elite international ODI and T20 matches. The review also examines performance analysis (PA) methods and trends across male and female cricketers. Comprehensive searches were conducted across PubMed, SPORTDiscus, IEEE Xplore, ACM Digital library, Ebscohost and Web of Science, covering literature published between 2000 and the present. Studies were included if they reported on KPIs or PA techniques contributing to the success in cricket. Following a rigorous screening process, nine studies met the inclusion criteria. This review revealed that most PA studies focused on distinguishing KPIs between winning and losing teams. Although video technology and statistical models are increasingly applied, relatively few investigations have incorporated contextual variables or gender-inclusive perspectives. Notably, only one study examined female cricketers, which limited the ability to draw strong conclusions on sex-specific performance differences. Furthermore, gaps remain regarding the consistent application of PA methods across formats. This review provides an overview of success determinants in international cricket and highlights the need for holistic, inclusive and ecologically valid approaches.
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OpenAlex topics: Sports Analytics and Performance · Sports injuries and prevention · Sport Psychology and Performance
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Department of Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science, Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town 7535, South Africa
Centre for Sports Business and Technology Research, Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Business and Management Science, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town 7700, South Africa
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Missouri St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 65211, USA
Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town 7535, South Africa
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Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
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