Cricket is one of the most-watched sports in the world, attracting billions of enthusiasts. If you’re an Indian, there’s a high chance that you are one of them.
Be it bilateral series, Asia Cup, Champions Trophy or World Cup, Indian viewers watch in huge numbers. Because of its massive popularity, players also enjoy fan followings in the millions. Whenever a match is happening, social media floods with memes on every breakthrough.
If you’re a cricket lover, let’s take the following quiz to test your knowledge of your favourite sport.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is a “Powerplay” in limited-overs cricket?
A. Extra runs for boundaries
B. Restrictions on field placements
C. Bonus overs
D. Free-hit rule
2. What is the standard length of a cricket pitch?
A. 20 metres
B. 22 yards
C. 30 yards
D. 18 metres
3. How many players are there in a cricket team on the field?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 9
4. Who is currently ranked No. 1 in ICC ODI batting rankings (Men’s, 2025)?
A. Babar Azam
B. Virat Kohli
C. Rohit Sharma
D. Rassie van der Dussen
5. How many overs are bowled in an ODI innings?
A. 40
B. 50
C. 60
D. 20
6. What does LBW stand for?
A. Leg Ball Wide
B. Leg Batsman Wide
C. Leg Before Wicket
D. Long Boundary Wide
7. What is a “free hit” in cricket?
A. A delivery where the batsman cannot be run-out
B. A delivery where the batsman cannot be out in most ways
C. A delivery counted as two runs automatically
D. A delivery repeated if the batsman misses
8. What is a “hat-trick”?
A. Three sixes in a row
B. Three boundaries in an over
C. Three wickets in three consecutive balls
D. Three maidens in a match
9. How many different ways can a batsman be dismissed under MCC laws?
A. 7
B. 10
C. 11
D. 13
10. What is a “super over” used for in limited-overs cricket?
A. Awarding bonus runs
B. Breaking a tie
C. Player substitution
D. Increasing run rate
Answers
- B
- B
- B
- C
- B
- C
- B
- C
- C
- B
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