Comparative Analysis of Sri Lankan Cricketers' Performances in the Lanka Premier League and International T20 Matches

Abstract

The performance of Sri Lankan cricket players in international Twenty20 (T20) matches and the Lanka Premier League (LPL) is compared in this study. The goal is to use important performance indicators, including runs scored, wickets taken, strike rates, and economy rates, to find trends and differences in player effectiveness at the national and international levels. The study demonstrates notable distinctions between player performances in domestic and international forms using statistical analysis and data visualisation tools. Some players perform consistently in both formats, but others exhibit variances, especially in their strike and economy rates. The study comes to the conclusion that although excellent LPL results can frequently forecast success abroad, performance differences are also influenced by other factors including the increased pressure and level of competition in international matches. These results have important significance for Sri Lankan cricket strategy formulation, squad selection, and player development since they offer information on which players may make the transition from the local to the international levels.