Cricket is a game with passionate fans worldwide. It boasts a rich history and complex rules. Whether you're a seasoned fan or a curious beginner, this quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the sport through various questions.
1. How many players are there in each cricket team on the field during a match?
a) 8
b) 10
c) 11
d) 12
Answer: c)
2. What is the name of the three wooden stumps topped by two bails on which the ball is aimed?
a) Wicket
b) Pitch
c) Boundary
d) Crease
Answer: a)
3. Which format of cricket involves two teams playing a single match over a maximum of 50 overs per side?
a) Test Match
b) One Day International (ODI)
c) Twenty20 (T20)
d) The Ashes
Answer: b)
4. What is the term used to describe a batsman who scores 100 runs or more in an innings?
a) Wicket-keeper
b) All-rounder
c) Captain
d) Centurion
Answer: d)
5. Which country is considered the birthplace of cricket?
a) India
b) Australia
c) England
d) South Africa
Answer: c)
6. How many runs are awarded for hitting the ball over the boundary rope without it bouncing?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 4
d) 6
Answer: d)
7. What is the name of the flat, oval-shaped area in the center of the field where the bowler runs to deliver the ball?
a) Pitch
b) Square
c) Wicket
d) Boundary
Answer: a)
8. Which bowler holds the record for the most wickets taken in Test cricket history?
a) Shane Warne (Australia)
b) Glenn McGrath (Australia)
c) Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)
d) James Anderson (England)
Answer: c)
9. What is the name of the prestigious trophy awarded to the winner of the Cricket World Cup?
a) The Ashes
b) The Oval Trophy
c) The Champions Trophy
d) The ICC Cricket World Cup
Answer: d)
10. Which batting position traditionally involves opening the innings and facing the first deliveries?
a) Spinner
b) Wicket-keeper
c) Pace bowler
d) Opener
Answer: d)
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