Cricket Vocabulary
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In cricket, what is a 'googly'?
About Cricket Vocabulary
Cricket Vocabulary is a free word games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 7 easy, 6 medium, 2 hard questions. How well do you know the terms of this beloved bat-and-ball sport? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. In cricket, what is a 'googly'?
Answer: A leg-spin ball that turns the opposite way to expected
A googly is a deceptive delivery bowled by a leg-spin bowler that turns in the opposite direction, from off to leg for a right-handed batsman.
2. What does 'LBW' stand for in cricket?
Answer: Leg Before Wicket
LBW stands for Leg Before Wicket, a way of dismissing a batsman whose leg blocks a ball that would have hit the stumps.
3. In cricket, what is a 'duck'?
Answer: A score of zero by a batsman
A 'duck' refers to a batsman being dismissed without scoring any runs. A 'golden duck' means out on the first ball faced.
4. What is a 'yorker' in cricket?
Answer: A delivery that pitches at or near the batsman's feet
A yorker is a delivery that lands right at or just inside the batsman's crease near their feet, making it very difficult to play.
5. In cricket, what does 'silly point' refer to?
Answer: A very close fielding position near the batsman on the off side
Silly point is a close fielding position on the off side, very near the batsman. It is called 'silly' because of the danger to the fielder.
Things you'll learn along the way
- A maiden over is one in which no runs are scored off the bat by the batsman. It is a mark of tight bowling.
- A nightwatchman is a lower-order batsman promoted up the order to bat near the end of a day's play to protect a more skilled batsman from getting out.
- A hat-trick in cricket is when a bowler takes a wicket on each of three consecutive deliveries, one of the rarest achievements in the sport.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Cricket Vocabulary?
Cricket Vocabulary has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Cricket Vocabulary free to play?
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How long does Cricket Vocabulary take?
Most players finish Cricket Vocabulary in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Cricket Vocabulary?
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