The ICC Men's T20 World Cup is a prestigious international cricket tournament, captivating fans worldwide with its fast-paced action and nail-biting finishes. As the 2024 season of T20 World Cup starts from June 1, here is a GK quiz to refresh your memory and test your knowledge of the champions of this exciting format.
1. Which country won the very first edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2007?
(a) Australia
(b) India
(c) Pakistan
(d) Sri Lanka
Answer: (b) India
Explanation: MS Dhoni-led a historic victory for India in the first-ever T20 World Cup in 2007. The Indian team emerged as champions, defeating Pakistan in the final.
2. How many times has West Indies lifted the T20 World Cup trophy?
(a) Once
(b) Twice
(c) Three times
(d) Never
Answer: (b) Twice
Explanation: The West Indies cricket team has been very successful in the T20 World Cup, lifting the trophy twice! They emerged victorious in the years 2012 and 2016.
3. In which year did Sri Lanka win their only T20 World Cup title?
(a) 2010
(b) 2012
(c) 2014
(d) 2016
Answer: (c) 2014
Explanation: In a thrilling final played on April 6, 2014, Sri Lanka clinched their first and only Men's T20 World Cup title at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh. They defeated India by a convincing margin of six wickets.
4. Who was the captain of the team that won the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup?
(a) Rohit Sharma (India)
(b) Jos Butler (England)
(c) Babar Azam (Pakistan)
(d) Virat Kohli (India)
Answer: (b) Jos Butler (England)
Explanation: Eoin Morgan took the retirement and Jos Buttler stepped up as captain to lead England's T20 World Cup charge in 2022. This marked a shift for Buttler, who had previously served as vice-captain during the 2019 World Cup.
5. Who was the captain of the Pakistan team that won the 2009 T20 World Cup?
(a) Shoaib Malik
(b) Younis Khan
(c) Shahid Afridi
(d) Misbah-ul-Haq
Answer: (b) Younis Khan
Explanation: Younis Khan's leadership proved instrumental in Pakistan's triumph at the 2009 ICC World Twenty20. Under his captaincy, the team dominated Sri Lanka in the finals by eight wickets at the historic Lord's Cricket Ground on June 21, 2009. This victory marked Pakistan's first ever T20 World Cup title.
6. Which of the following teams has never won the T20 World Cup?
(a) England
(b) New Zealand
(c) South Africa
(d) Australia
Answer: (d)
Explanation: Australia, despite being a powerhouse in cricket, is yet to conquer the T20 World Cup.
7. Who is the only batsman to score two centuries in the T20 World Cup?
(a) Rohit Sharma
(b) Chris Gayle
(c) Virat Kohli
(d) Babar Azam
Answer: (b) Chris Gayle
Explanation: Chris Gayle holds the record for the most centuries in the Men's T20 World Cup, with two impressive knocks to his name. He etched his name in history by scoring the first ever century in the tournament's inaugural match back in 2007, and then went on to repeat the feat in 2016.
8. The 2021 edition of the T20 World Cup was jointly hosted by which two countries?
(a) India and UAE
(b) Australia and New Zealand
(c) England and Wales
(d) Pakistan and Bangladesh
Answer: (a)
Explanation: The 2021 Men's T20 World Cup, the seventh edition of the tournament, was held across Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Originally planned for India, the matches took place from October 17th to November 14th, 2021.
9. The 2024 edition of the T20 World Cup will be co-hosted by which two countries?
(a) Australia & New Zealand
(b) India & Pakistan
(c) West Indies & United States
(d) England & South Africa
Answer: (c) West Indies & United States
Explanation: The 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup is being co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States.
10. What is the current record for the highest team total scored in T20 World Cup?
(a) 260 runs
(b) 250 runs
(c) 270 runs
(d) Information not available
Answer: (a)
Explanation: As of 2024, Sri Lanka is the top scoreholder in the T20 World Cup. The team scored 260 runs against Kenya in 2007.
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