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Quiz about Basic Cricket
Quiz about Basic Cricket

Basic Cricket Trivia Quiz


Hello and welcome. This quiz deals with the basics of cricket. All the best.

A multiple-choice quiz by vishsapprak. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
vishsapprak
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
332,658
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
499
Last 3 plays: Hmsvictory (8/10), museem (10/10), Montgomery1 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. How many overs are there in each innings of a One Day International? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In the One Day Internationals, a bowler can bowl a maximum of __________ overs. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Whom did Australia defeat to win the 50 over World Cup in 2007? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Test cricket can be played over a period of up to how many days? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Don Bradman stastically being the greatest batman of all-time, had an batting test average of what? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these is an 'extra' in cricket? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How many umpires are there on the field during a cricket match? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The laws of cricket are established by which England cricket club? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. How is a 'free hit' bowled in cricket? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the name of the major 50-over international tournament held every 4 years? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. How many overs are there in each innings of a One Day International?

Answer: 50

One Day International matches are also called Limited Overs Internationals. One Day Internationals are played between two teams.
2. In the One Day Internationals, a bowler can bowl a maximum of __________ overs.

Answer: 10

In Tests, a bowler may bowl unlimited overs, and in T20 a bowler may bowl a maximum of 4 overs.
3. Whom did Australia defeat to win the 50 over World Cup in 2007?

Answer: Sri Lanka

The start of play was delayed to rain. Due to the D/L method, Australia made 281/4 in 38 overs. However, again due to rain Sri Lanka made 215/8 in 36 overs.
4. Test cricket can be played over a period of up to how many days?

Answer: 5

Test cricket is the longest form of cricket. Test cricket is played with white clothes and a red ball.
5. Don Bradman stastically being the greatest batman of all-time, had an batting test average of what?

Answer: 99.94

Sir Donald George Bradman was born on 27 August 1908. He played for Australia.
6. Which of these is an 'extra' in cricket?

Answer: leg bye

There are 4 extras in cricket as well as penalty runs. They include wide, no ball, bye, and leg bye. Leg bye is said when the ball hits the body of the batsman, provided the batsman is not out lbw (leg before wicket), the batsman tried to avoid being it or tried to hit the ball.
7. How many umpires are there on the field during a cricket match?

Answer: 2

Umpires are people who have the right to make decisions on the field. An umpire also keeps records and tells the completion of an over.
8. The laws of cricket are established by which England cricket club?

Answer: Marylebone Cricket club

The Marylebone Cricket Club was founded in 1787. It is based at Lords cricket ground.
9. How is a 'free hit' bowled in cricket?

Answer: If the bowler delivers a no ball by overstepping the crease, his next delivery is said to be a free hit

Free hit rule is not applicable in Test matches. It is only applicable in ODI and T20.
10. What is the name of the major 50-over international tournament held every 4 years?

Answer: World Cup

The first World Cup was hosted by England in 1975. West Indies won the cup.
Source: Author vishsapprak

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