Cricket World
Instructions: Test your knowledge of cricket, from its history to legendary players and tournaments!
- 1.
In which country did cricket originate?
AIndiaBEnglandCSouth AfricaDAustralia - 2.
How many players are on each team in a cricket match?
A11B9C12D10 - 3.
What is 'The Ashes' in cricket?
AA batting techniqueBA Test series between England and AustraliaCThe oldest cricket stadiumDA trophy between India and Pakistan - 4.
Who holds the record for the highest individual score in Test cricket?
ASachin TendulkarBVirender SehwagCBrian LaraDDon Bradman - 5.
What does 'LBW' stand for in cricket?
ALong Ball WidthBLeft Bat WingCLast Batsman WinsDLeg Before Wicket - 6.
Which country won the first Cricket World Cup in 1975?
AAustraliaBIndiaCEnglandDWest Indies - 7.
What is a 'century' in cricket?
A100 overs bowledB100 wickets takenC100 matches playedD100 runs scored by a batsman - 8.
What is Sir Donald Bradman's famous batting average in Test cricket?
A95.14B89.78C99.94D102.30 - 9.
How many balls are bowled in one 'over' in cricket?
A5B4C8D6 - 10.
What is T20 cricket?
AA match lasting 20 daysBA format where each team bats for 20 oversCA tournament with 20 teamsDCricket played with 20 players per side - 11.
What is a 'hat-trick' in cricket?
ATaking three wickets in three consecutive deliveriesBHitting three sixes in a rowCWinning three matches in a rowDScoring three centuries in a row - 12.
Which cricket ground is known as 'The Home of Cricket'?
AEden GardensBLord's Cricket GroundCMelbourne Cricket GroundDThe Oval - 13.
Which cricketer is known as 'The Master Blaster'?
ABrian LaraBVivian RichardsCSachin TendulkarDRicky Ponting - 14.
What are the three formats of international cricket?
AShield, Cup, LeagueBT10, T20, T50CTest, ODI, T20DFirst Class, List A, T20 - 15.
Which country has won the most ICC Cricket World Cups (50-over format)?
AIndiaBEnglandCWest IndiesDAustralia