Cricket Knowledge Challenge

What is the maximum number of overs in a One Day International match?

• 30

• 50

• 40

• 20

Name three essential pieces of cricket equipment.

• scoreboard, umpire, pitch

• batting pads, stumps, scoreboard

• glove, helmet, wicket

• bat, ball, protective gear

What position is typically responsible for catching balls hit in the air?

• Outfielder

• Catcher

• Infielder

• Pitcher

What is the primary goal of a batsman when facing a bowler?

• To defend the wicket at all costs.

• To score runs while minimizing the risk of getting out.

• To hit every ball for a six.

• To focus solely on rotating the strike.

What is the term for a bowler who delivers the ball with a straight arm?

• spin bowler

• slow bowler

• fast bowler

• medium pacer

How many players are on the fielding team in a standard cricket match?

• 12

• 9

• 10

• 11

What is the role of a wicketkeeper in cricket?

• The role of a wicketkeeper in cricket is to catch the ball, stump batsmen, and support the bowlers.

• To score runs for the team while batting.

• To field in the outfield and catch high balls.

• To bowl the ball and dismiss batsmen directly.

What technique is used by batsmen to defend their wicket?

• Swing batting

• Defensive batting

• Aggressive batting

• Defensive bowling

What is the difference between a fast bowler and a spin bowler?

• Fast bowlers focus on accuracy and control, while spin bowlers focus on power and aggression.

• Fast bowlers focus on speed and seam, while spin bowlers focus on spin and flight.

• Fast bowlers primarily use slower deliveries, while spin bowlers use faster deliveries.

• Fast bowlers rely on spin and flight, while spin bowlers rely on speed and seam.

What is the term for when a batsman is out without scoring any runs?

• dismissed

• duck

• caught out

• out for a golden duck