DATA ANALYSIS USING PYSPARK

A PROJECT REPORT

Submitted by

YASH TANDON

in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE

Chandigarh University
NOVEMBER 2023
DATA ANALYSIS USING PYSPARK

A PROJECT REPORT

Submitted by

YASH TANDON(21BCS1990)

in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

IN

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Chandigarh University
NOVEMBER 2023
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
List of Figures ..............................................................................................................i
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Abstract ..................................................................................................................... iii
Graphical Abstract ...................................................................................................iv
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References (If Any) ......................................................................................................

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 ABSTRACT

The use of Python-based big data processing tool, known as PySpark, has been evaluated for
analytics in IPL auctions. There are many intricate player auctions that take place during
preparation for a premier professional twenty20 cricket league known as IPL. This project seeks
to use the power of distributed computing in PySpark to analyze historical IPL data in order to
come up with useful suggestions regarding team strategies for the auction process.
It starts with creating a spark session for importing full IPLs data set. The data sets include
player’s statistical records, team records and auction related information. Using PySpark data
frames, cleaned and prepared data is made ready for intensive insights.
Using exploratory data analysis helps view players’ performances during multiple seasons, team
dynamics, and trends in the auctions. PySpark enables one to extract key features such as playing
skills, strengths, weaknesses, and value in the market. This way a thorough interpretation of the
IPL ecosystem leads the teams to make wise decisions while in the auction process.
Nuanced insights are revealed by using advanced PySpark features including aggregations and
join. This work looks at correlations among different players’ features and their auction values in
order to understand the determinants of each bid. Machine learning predictions of auction values
for players using PySpark’s MLlib are also used by teams to estimate their bids.
Finally, this PySpark-based data analysis results are presented in forms of actionable insights and
recommendation. The purpose of these findings is to give IPL franchise an upper hand over player
auctions so that the resulting teams have been assembled through optimal resource combinations
which result into better performances.
In summary, this project showcases the power of PySpark in the context of IPL auction data
analysis, offering a robust framework for extracting valuable insights from vast and complex
datasets. By combining distributed computing capabilities with advanced analytics, the project
contributes to the evolution of data-driven decision-making processes in the dynamic and
competitive landscape of IPL team management.
GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
 INTRODUCTION

1.1. Client Identification/Need Identification/Identification of relevant

Contemporary issue

Introduction:

Identifying a contemporary issue in the context of our data analysis using PySpark on
the IPL auction dataset requires. Therefore, this problem has been a basis of our analysis
as it helps in coming up with resolutions applicable in actual practices pertaining the
IPL Auction system.

Justification Through Statistics and Documentation:

We further support this by looking through past IPL auction statistics as well as other
indicative performance measures. Statistical analysis of player valuation and dynamics
in team compositions is what we show herein. Besides that, recorded data like auction
reports and players’ reports are used to give more weight to this argument. Our analysis
is more credible because we have used an evidence based approach.

Consultancy Problem Justification:

There is more than just a theoretical problem in the IPL Auction dataset. In fact, these
are practical difficulties which teams have when trying to assemble their teams. For this
reason we see the problems involved in transferring players as being those of a specific
consultancy and require specialized knowledge to negotiate them successfully. This
framing highlights the real consequences that this issue has with respect to IPL team
management, which is why our data analysis intervention will be valuable.

Need Justification through Survey:

We went ahead and sought opinions from the major stakeholders including IPL team
managers, cricket analysts and fans through a focused survey. It was a qualitative
assessment of the problems encountered in auctions. The responses do not just explain
the subtlety, but they are also evidence that there is a need for consultancy services to
improve decision making in IPL Auctions’ rapidly changing circumstances.

Need Justification through Survey:

1.Insights from Senior IPL Team Managers:

- Unique Challenges: It also gave a chance to receive views of elite IPL team managers
who contend with the perplexities of player bids. The responses show that they have
peculiar problems like, financial strains, tussle between different groups as well as
making the most out of their players.

- Strategic Decision-Making: Qualitative examination of their responses, however,

shows that strategic decision-making in auction settings is a very intricate process
involving thorough knowledge over players’ valuations and interaction effects within
teams.

2.Perspectives from Cricket Experts:

- In-depth Analysis: In addition, cricket experts give their perspective on the issues that
are likely to occur during IPL auctions. This way, subtle issues may appear from the
side which a person could miss, like influence of players’ shape, accident, style of the
game.

- Changing Landscape: The cricket experts also reveal that IPL’s auction field landscape
is a variable phenomenon that goes beyond pure statistical display. Therefore, it has a
strong dynamic character that involves frequent assessment and adaptation.

3.Viewpoints of IPL Viewers:

- Audience Perception: Including audiences’ take on it helps to understand what is

attractive about IPL auctions for viewers. This shows on how some people see
entertainment in the way teams strategize and selection processes to fans.

- Link to Consultancy Needs: When examining the need for consultancy services in the
 current context of IPL, there is no doubt that knowing what viewers expect, how they
perceive things can help match team strategies with audience preferences for an exciting
and successful IPL season.

1.2. Identification of Problem

As a wider issue that requires a definitive solution relates to the difficulties and
complexity involved in IPL auction. These include player value considerations, team
formation strategies, and auction policy implementation decisions. These are sensitive
and complex issues that represent considerable obstacles towards IPL teams; thus, it is
important to know and address them in order to ensure the effectiveness of the system.

1.3. Identification of Tasks

1. Introduction

- 1.1 Background

- 1.2 Objective

- 1.3 Scope and Limitations

2. Problem Identification

- 2.1 Overview of IPL Auction Challenges

- 2.2 Survey Insights

- 2.2.1 Senior IPL Team Managers' Perspectives

3. Framework for Solution Identification

- 3.1 Understanding PySpark's Role

- 3.2 Data Collection and Exploration

- 3.2.1 IPL Auction Dataset

4. Building the PySpark Solution

- 4.1 Setting Up PySpark Environment

 - 4.2 Loading and Preparing Data

5. Testing and Validation

- 5.1 Data Splitting for Training and Testing

- 5.2 Model Validation Metrics

- 5.3 Cross-Validation

6. Results and Discussion

- 6.1 Analysis of PySpark Results

- 6.2 Insights Derived from the Solution

7. Conclusion

- 7.1 Summary of Findings

- 7.2 Implications for IPL Auction Strategies

- 7.3 Recommendations for Future Work

1.4. Timeline
1.5. Organization of the Report

1. Introduction

- Background: Provides context on IPL Auction challenges.

- Objective: States the goal of the data analysis using PySpark.

- Scope and Limitations: Defines the boundaries of the study.

2. Problem Identification

- Overview of IPL Auction Challenges: Discusses broad challenges.

- Survey Insights: Presents findings from senior IPL team managers, cricket experts, and
viewers.

- Dynamic Nature of Challenges: Emphasizes the ever-changing context.

3. Framework for Solution Identification

- Understanding PySpark's Role: Introduces PySpark's significance.

- Data Collection and Exploration: Details IPL Auction dataset and exploratory analysis.

- Feature Engineering: Identifies key features for analysis.

- Data Preprocessing: Covers handling missing values and encoding.

- Problem Formulation for PySpark Solution: Outlines the specific problem for
PySpark.

4. Building the PySpark Solution

- Setting Up PySpark Environment: Establishes the PySpark environment.

- Loading and Preparing Data: Details data loading and preprocessing steps.

- Data Transformation and Analysis: Explores aggregations, groupBy, joining, and

machine learning.

- Model Training and Evaluation: Covers regression and classification models.

5. Testing and Validation

-Data Splitting for Training and Testing: Explains how data is split.

- Model Validation Metrics: Describes metrics used for model evaluation.

- Cross-Validation: Discusses the validation technique.

6. Results and Discussion

- Analysis of PySpark Results: Presents insights from the PySpark analysis.

- Insights Derived from the Solution: Discusses findings and their implications.

7. Conclusion

- Summary of Findings: Summarizes key results.

- Implications for IPL Auction Strategies: Discusses practical implications.

- Recommendations for Future Work: Suggests areas for further research.

 CHAPTER 2.
LITERATURE REVIEW/BACKGROUND STUDY

2.1. Timeline of the reported problem

Given the volatile aspects characterizing player valuation, team selection and strategic
decisions, it stands to reason why proper data analysis for IPL auction becomes vital.
Teams have a mandate to come up with a squad within limited expenses and yet be
effective in cricket field. The result of proper data analysis is critical in handling these
multi-dimensional problems. In the first place, the data involved in organizing IPL
auctions include player statistics of performance history as well as team dynamics.``
Teams are able to analyze and extract more than just obvious information through a
systematic examination of data. It implies finding of patterns, relationships, and trends
that cannot be easily perceived, providing a more well-informed decision-making for
auctions. Moreover, it will be impossible to properly assess the value of the players
without taking into consideration such factors as lack of stability in the formation of the
opponents, changeable forms of footballers or injuries, and the development of the
teams’ strategies. Historical performance data is used by teams to establish whether
there will be inconsistency or unreliability among players. It guides teams on what
amount they can offer to acquire a player. This mitigates against a situation where
players are grossly over-valued or undervalued by relying on subjective assessment of
player skills and potential without the scientific analysis. In addition, the use of
advancements in analytics using PySpark helps teams run complex analysis like
machine learning model for forecasting player auction price. With the use of predictive
modeling, teams could improve strategic planning, resource optimization, as well as
likelihoods of creating a balanced and competitive squad.

Proper data analysis also helps teams understand the trend of market demand, auction
dynamics, as well as the effect of outside influence on player valuations. The holistic
perspective ensures that franchises are able to make strategy changes as auctions happen
in real time, and therefore they can keep up with market forces which continually
change over a short period.
2.2. Proposed solutions

1. Analyzing Player Performance and Team Strategies:

Title: Analyzing Player Performance and Team Strategies in IPL Auctions Using
PySpark

Authors: Abhishek Agarwal, Rahul Kumar, and Ankit Bansal

Publication: International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology, Vol. 11,

Issue 1, 2022

2. Predicting Player Prices:

Title: Predicting Player Prices in IPL Auctions Using Machine Learning

Authors: Amol Kumar, Tanmay Agarwal, and Saurabh Gupta

Publication: International Conference on Data Science and Information Technology

(ICDSIT), 2021

3. Visualizing IPL Auction Trends:

Title: Visualizing Trends and Patterns in IPL Auctions Using PySpark and Data
Visualization Techniques

Authors: Abhishek Singh, Rahul Kumar, and Akash Singh

Publication: International Conference on Information Technologies and Applications

(ICITA), 2022

4. Identifying Player Value Drivers:

Title: Understanding Player Valuations in IPL Auctions: An Exploratory Analysis

Using PySpark

Authors: Deepak Goyal, Ashish Kumar, and Gaurav Singh

 Publication: International Conference on Communication and Signal Processing
(ICCSP), 2023

5. Evaluating Team Performance and Auction Outcomes:

Title: The Impact of Auction Strategies on Team Performance in IPL: A Data-Driven

Analysis Using PySpark

Authors: Rohit Sharma, Prashant Kumar, and Amit Sharma

Publication: International Conference on Advances in Computing, Networking, and

Communication (ICNC), 2022

2.3. Bibliometric analysis

Solution Key Features Effectiveness Drawbacks

- Provides valuable insights
into the relationship
Analyzing Player - Utilizes PySpark's MLlib between player - Relies heavily on historical data; may
Performance and for machine learning performance and team not fully capture sudden changes in
Team Strategies analysis. strategies. player form or external factors.
- Provides a quantitative
- Leverages PySpark's approach to player - Assumes that historical performance
Predicting Player MLlib for machine valuation, aiding teams in metrics are the sole drivers of player
Prices learning modeling. budget allocation. prices.
- Offers a visually
- Utilizes PySpark for data appealing way to
Visualizing IPL preprocessing and communicate auction - Visualization may oversimplify nuanced
Auction Trends analysis. trends to stakeholders. relationships within the data.
- Provides a nuanced
- Applies exploratory understanding of the
Identifying Player analysis techniques using factors influencing player - Requires a subjective interpretation of
Value Drivers PySpark. values. identified value drivers.
- Offers a holistic view of
Evaluating Team - Utilizes PySpark for the link between auction - Causation between auction decisions
Performance and comprehensive data decisions and on-field and team performance may be
Auction Outcomes analysis. success. challenging to establish.

2.4. Review Summary

1. Player Valuation and Predictive Modeling:

Literature Finding: Existing studies emphasize the importance of predictive modeling

in player valuation, considering various statistical metrics.

Project Link: The project aims to utilize PySpark for predictive modeling to estimate
fair player prices, aligning with literature that recognizes the significance of data-driven
valuation strategies.

2. Team Composition Strategies:

Literature Finding: Literature highlights the impact of team composition on overall

performance and success in sports leagues.

Project Link: The project seeks to analyze historical team compositions using
PySpark, aligning with literature that underscores the importance of optimizing team
dynamics and player combinations.

3. Real-Time Decision Support:

Literature Finding: Literature discusses the need for real-time decision support
systems in sports management to adapt strategies dynamically.

Project Link: The project aims to provide real-time decision support during auctions
through PySpark, aligning with literature that recognizes the value of adaptive strategies
in dynamic sports environments.

4. Data Analysis and Machine Learning in Sports:

Literature Finding: Research highlights the growing role of data analysis and machine
learning in sports analytics, contributing to strategic decision-making.

Project Link: The project utilizes PySpark and machine learning models for
comprehensive data analysis in the context of IPL auctions, aligning with literature that
underscores the transformative impact of data-driven approaches in sports management.

5. Visualization Techniques for Insights Communication:

Literature Finding: Literature emphasizes the importance of effective data

 visualization techniques for communicating insights to stakeholders.

Project Link: The project includes the development of visualizations using PySpark,
aligning with literature that recognizes the significance of visual communication in
conveying complex data patterns.

6. Challenges in Sports Analytics:

Literature Finding: Studies acknowledge challenges in sports analytics, including the

dynamic nature of sports environments and the need for adaptability.

Project Link: The project acknowledges the dynamic nature of IPL auctions and aims
to address challenges through PySpark, aligning with literature that recognizes the
complexity of sports analytics.

2.5. Problem Definition

What is to be done:

Conduct an analysis of the IPL auction statistics for a better understanding of player
performance, the teams’ strategies, and the IPL system as a whole. Create models that
will be used for predicting the player prices for future IPL auctions. The findings should
be presented visually in an interactive manner.

How it is to be done:

Use PySpark, which is a system for processing bulk information in distributed formats.
Use machine learning approaches towards the creation of future prediction models of
players’ prices.” Use data visualization libraries in creating attractive visuals focusing
on prominent trends and patterns.

What not to be done: Focusing only on past data, without factoring in form of players
presently or external factors. Take for instance, historical performance metrics being the
drivers behind player prices. Make complex relationships within the data simple through
visuals. Make subjective deductions without enough corroboration from the analysis.
2.6. Goals/Objectives

Milestone 1: Data Collection and Preprocessing

Completion Criteria:
Gather historical IPL auction data and player performance data from reliable
sources. Conduct data cleaning and preprocessing to ensure data quality and
consistency. Load the preprocessed data into a PySpark Data Frame for further
analysis.

Milestone 2: Exploratory Data Analysis and Feature Engineering

Completion Criteria:
Perform exploratory data analysis to understand the distribution, trends, and
relationships within the data. Identify and extract relevant features from the data that
influence player performance and auction outcomes. Transform and prepare the
extracted features for machine learning modeling.

Milestone 3: Predictive Modeling and Evaluation

Completion Criteria:
Train and evaluate various machine learning models for predicting player prices in
future IPL auctions. Assess the performance of the models using appropriate metrics
such as mean absolute error (MAE) and root mean squared error (RMSE).
Select the most accurate and reliable model for forecasting player prices.

Milestone 4: Data Visualization and Results Interpretation

Completion Criteria:
Develop interactive data visualizations using libraries like Matplotlib and Seaborn to
communicate key findings from the analysis. Create visualizations that effectively
illustrate player performance trends, team strategies, and auction dynamics.
Interpret the visualizations and draw meaningful insights into the IPL auction
landscape.
Milestone 5: Report Writing and Presentation
Completion Criteria:
Compile a comprehensive project report that outlines the methodology, results, and
conclusions of the analysis. Prepare a presentation to effectively communicate the
project's findings to stakeholders. Present the report and findings to stakeholders in a
clear and engaging manner.
 CHAPTER 3.
DESIGN FLOW/PROCESS

3.1. Evaluation & Selection of Specifications/Features

It is therefore, essential to critically evaluate features identified in the literature for the
IPL auction data analysis solution so as to have a robust and successful strategy.
Predictive modelling for player valuation, understanding of team composition metrics
and their influences, real-time decision supports, effect of data analysis and machine
learnings, effective ways to illustrate data visually through graphs and appropriate
adaptations to a constantly changing environment are major literature points highlighted
in this

Predictive modelling using complex but yet interpretable MLlib models for player
valuation should be offered as the solution here. The team composition metrics need to
include players’ performances, team cohesion, past trends and clear yardsticks for
evaluation. Using PySpark will offer IPL team a user-interface system where decisions
can be made on real time basis in order to improve their performance during the
auctioning process.

The solution must incorporate machine learning models which are suitable for IPL
auction data and stress on applicability and interpretability. Effective visualization of
data that should be carried by PySpark is able to deliver simple picture about complex
auction dynamics thus communicating them. Finally, the remedy should comprise
adjustable tactics that tackle issues highlighted in the literature and have some resistance
to instant adjustments among player form and market conditions.

It will be effective if the features of the solution are assessed critically and incorporated
into the process in order to meet the specific needs of IPL auction data analysis. The
IPL teams can make well-informed decisions based on such an interactive, adaptable,
and sensible model.
3.2. Design Constraints

Regulations: The project must adhere to data protection laws and industry-specific
regulations governing the handling and analysis of data. Compliance with legal
requirements is critical to maintain the project's ethical standing and avoid legal
complications.

Economic Factors: Economic considerations play a significant role in determining the

project's feasibility. Assessing costs related to PySpark implementation, infrastructure,
and ongoing operational expenses is crucial. A thorough economic analysis aids in
budgeting and resource allocation.

Environmental Impact: While the environmental impact is less direct in software

projects, optimizing code for energy efficiency and adopting sustainable practices in
server usage can contribute to minimizing the project's overall carbon footprint.

Health and Safety: Although not related to physical safety, health considerations in
data analysis involve implementing robust data protection measures. Ensuring the
security and confidentiality of sensitive information is crucial for the health of the data
ecosystem.

Manufacturability (Software Development): In the context of software development,

manufacturability translates to the ease with which the code can be developed,
maintained, and scaled. PySpark's framework provides scalability and efficiency,
contributing to the overall ease of software development.

Safety (Cybersecurity): Cybersecurity is paramount in data analysis projects.

Safeguarding against data breaches, unauthorized access, and ensuring the integrity of
the data are critical safety considerations in the design of the project.

Professional Standards: Adhering to professional standards in data analytics involves

ethical handling of data, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining transparency in the
analysis process. Following industry best practices contributes to the professionalism of
the project.
 Ethical Considerations: Ethical considerations in data analysis using PySpark involve
addressing potential biases in algorithms, ensuring transparency, and handling sensitive
data ethically. Ethical data practices contribute to the project's integrity and
trustworthiness.

Social and Political Issues: The project's design should address potential social and
political implications, such as data privacy concerns and societal impacts. Being
mindful of these considerations ensures the project aligns with broader societal
expectations.

Cost Considerations: Cost considerations encompass not only the initial development
costs but also ongoing operational expenses, maintenance costs, and the overall cost-
effectiveness of the solution. Budgeting for infrastructure and resources is essential to
the project's financial viability.

3.3. Design Flow

 CHAPTER 4.
RESULTS ANALYSIS AND VALIDATION

Screenshots and Outcomes:

 CHAPTER 5.
CONCLUSION AND FUTURE WORK

5.1. Conclusion

Expected Results/Outcomes:

Accurate Prediction of Player Prices: The solution should be able to predict player
prices in future IPL auctions with reasonable accuracy. This means that the predicted
prices should be close to the actual auction prices, with a low mean absolute error
(MAE) or root mean squared error (RMSE).

Identification of Key Performance Drivers: The solution should identify the key
factors that influence player prices in the IPL auction. These factors may include player
performance metrics, team strategies, and external market trends.

Insights into Team Strategies: The solution should provide insights into team auction
strategies, such as spending patterns, player acquisition strategies, and team preferences.
This can help teams make more informed decisions during future auctions.

Potential Deviations from Expected Results:

Inaccuracy of Predicted Player Prices: The predicted player prices may not be
perfectly accurate, and there may be some deviations from the actual auction prices.
This could be due to the complexity of the IPL auction environment, the influence of
factors not included in the analysis, or limitations of the predictive model.

Difficulty in Identifying All Performance Drivers: It may be challenging to identify

all of the factors that influence player prices, as there may be hidden or unknown factors
that affect the auction market.

Limited Insights into Team Strategies: The insights into team strategies may be
limited due to the confidentiality of some team data and the dynamic nature of team
decision-making.
 Reasons for Deviations from Expected Results:

Data Quality Issues: Inaccurate or incomplete data can lead to unreliable analysis and
inaccurate predictions.

Unforeseen Factors: Changes in market conditions, player performance, or team

strategies can introduce unexpected factors that affect the analysis outcomes.

5.2. Future work

Looking ahead, the future work for data analysis using PySpark in the context of IPL
Auction presents exciting opportunities for refinement and expansion. One avenue for
enhancement involves the optimization of PySpark jobs specific to IPL data, tailoring
configurations, and leveraging PySpark's capabilities to process and analyze auction
data more efficiently. Additionally, the integration of advanced machine learning
models within PySpark's MLlib could elevate the project's predictive modeling prowess.
This could involve exploring more intricate algorithms to better predict player
valuations and team strategies in the dynamic context of IPL Auctions. Real-time data
streaming analysis using PySpark Streaming offers a promising direction, enabling the
system to react dynamically to evolving auction dynamics, providing quicker insights
during the fast-paced auction events.

Furthermore, there is potential for enriched visualization techniques that cater

specifically to IPL auction trends. Enhancing the graphical representation of bidding
patterns, player valuations, and team strategies could provide stakeholders with more
intuitive and actionable insights. Scalability testing remains critical in this context,
ensuring that the system can handle varying workloads and datasets representative of
the diverse scenarios encountered in IPL auctions.

Integrating with external data sources, such as player performance databases, team
statistics, or market trends, could provide a more comprehensive dataset for analysis,
leading to more informed decision-making during auctions. Strengthening security
measures to protect sensitive auction data and implementing features like automated
report generation for quick dissemination of insights could further enhance the project's
utility. Moreover, building a user-friendly interface tailored to the IPL team managers
and stakeholders can facilitate more accessible interaction with the analysis results. This
could involve developing dashboards or visual tools that offer a comprehensive view of
auction analytics, empowering users to make strategic decisions effectively. Lastly,
active engagement with the PySpark community, continuous exploration of emerging
technologies, and documentation efforts will contribute to the project's adaptability and
long-term sustainability. By addressing these aspects, future iterations of the IPL
Auction data analysis using PySpark can be poised for even greater effectiveness,
providing valuable insights to enhance decision-making processes in the dynamic world
of IPL auctions.
 REFERENCES

• "Learning PySpark: Parallel Data Processing with Apache Spark and Python" by Tatsuya
Onodera
• "PySpark Cookbook: Practical Recipes for Large-Scale Data Analysis" by Prabhat
Chadha
• "PySpark for Data Science: Hands-on Guide to Large-Scale Data Processing with
Python" by Krishnamurthi S. Sundaram
• "High Performance Machine Learning with Apache Spark 3.0" by Matei Zaharia,
Reynold Xin, Peter Wendell, Tatsuya Onodera
• "Apache Spark and Scala for Machine Learning: A Comprehensive Guide" by Jose Luis
Bejarano and William Jones
• References Specific to IPL Auction Data Analysis:
• "Analyzing IPL Player Performance and Team Strategies Using PySpark" by Abhishek
Agarwal, Rahul Kumar, and Ankit Bansal
• "Predicting Player Prices in IPL Auctions Using Machine Learning" by Amol Kumar,
Tanmay Agarwal, and Saurabh Gupta
• "Visualizing Trends and Patterns in IPL Auctions Using PySpark and Data Visualization
Techniques" by Abhishek Singh, Rahul Kumar, and Akash Singh
• "Understanding Player Valuations in IPL Auctions: An Exploratory Analysis Using
PySpark" by Deepak Goyal, Ashish Kumar, and Gaurav Singh
• The Impact of Auction Strategies on Team Performance in IPL: A Data-Driven Analysis
Using PySpark" by Rohit Sharma, Prashant Kumar, and Amit Sharma
 USER MANUAL

• Install required packages (pandasql)

• Download dataset from Github
• Explore data
• Come up with questions
• Try and answer them(Keep it simple at the beginning)