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Quiz about Cricket Jargon
Quiz about Cricket Jargon

Cricket Jargon Trivia Quiz


Cricket has a lot of jargon, if you don't know what it all means it can be hard to follow. Take this quiz to see how much you understand.

A multiple-choice quiz by katrina_louise. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
215,871
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
2376
Last 3 plays: jonnowales (10/10), ankitankurddit (10/10), Guest 157 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. When we speak of a batsman getting a 'ton', what does it mean? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. When a bowler has 'taken a scalp', what has he done? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is the name of the fielding position just behind and to the off side of the keeper? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What does it mean when a batsmen 'walks'? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is a 'hat trick'? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is a 'yorker'? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is meant when we talk of a 'duck'? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is referred to by the term 'maiden over'? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. How many deliveries are there in a standard over? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is a 'beamer'? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When we speak of a batsman getting a 'ton', what does it mean?

Answer: He has scored 100+ runs

100+ runs is also called a 'century'.
2. When a bowler has 'taken a scalp', what has he done?

Answer: Got a batsman out

Taking a wicket is also referred to as 'taking a scalp'.
3. What is the name of the fielding position just behind and to the off side of the keeper?

Answer: Slips

This is an attacking position. There are normally anywhere from one to four slips in place (in the final overs of the third Ashes Test 2005, England even played seven men in slips!).
4. What does it mean when a batsmen 'walks'?

Answer: He declares himself out

Australia Wicket-Keeper/batsman Adam Gilchrist is famous for his belief in walking if he thinks he is out.
5. What is a 'hat trick'?

Answer: Three wickets taken in three successive balls by the same bowler

This is a rare occurrance and an incredible feat when it is achieved.
6. What is a 'yorker'?

Answer: A ball bowled to go under the batsman's bat

This term is thought to have derived from a cross of the terms 'Yorkshire' and 'york', and the idea of deception and trickery. The purpose of a yorker is to deceive the batsman.
7. What is meant when we talk of a 'duck'?

Answer: A batsman has got out for no score

Even the greatest cricketers in the world can get out for a duck. In Sir Donald Bradman's final Test match, he only needed four runs to make his career average above 100. He got out for a duck, very tragic.
8. What is referred to by the term 'maiden over'?

Answer: An over in which no runs have been scored

Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath is well known for his ability to bowl maiden overs even at times when the opposition are on the attack. A very handy skill to have.
9. How many deliveries are there in a standard over?

Answer: Six

An over consists of six deliveries, unless certain extras, such as no balls or wides have been awarded, in which case the over has extra deliveries.
10. What is a 'beamer'?

Answer: A ball bowled at the batsmans head on the full

This type of delivery is quite dangerous and is generally considered unsportsman-like. It very rarely occurs deliberately, usually only when a bowler of extreme pace, such as Brett Lee or Shoaib Akhtar, loses control of the delivery.

A "beamer" can also be a ball bowled at the chest or upper body.
Source: Author katrina_louise

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