Cricket Quiz for Grade 4 Students

What is the main objective of the striker in cricket?

• To catch the ball

• To hit the ball and score runs

• To bowl the ball

• To field the ball

Explain the term 'bowled' in cricket.

Match the following terms with their definitions: 1) Bowled 2) Wicket 3) Innings 4) Twenty20 A) A set of 20 overs B) When the ball hits the stumps and dislodges the bails C) The structure of three stumps and two bails D) A team's turn to bat or bowl

• 2-C

• D) A team's turn to bat or bowl

• 4-A

• B) When the ball hits the stumps and dislodges the bails

• 3-D

• C) The structure of three stumps and two bails

• 1-B

• A) A set of 20 overs

How many players are there in a cricket team?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13

Describe the role of the fielding team in cricket.

Match the following cricket terms with their descriptions: 1) Test matches 2) Kit 3) Cork 4) Leather A) Traditional cricket matches played over five days B) Equipment used by players C) Material used in the core of the ball D) Material used to cover the ball

• 1-A

• D) Material used to cover the ball

• 3-C

• A) Traditional cricket matches played over five days

• 2-B

• B) Equipment used by players

• 4-D

• C) Material used in the core of the ball

What is the highest governing body of cricket?

• International Cricket Council

• Cricket Australia

• England and Wales Cricket Board

• Board of Control for Cricket in India

What is the significance of the 'crease' in cricket?

Match the following cricket formats with their characteristics: 1) Twenty20 2) Test matches 3) One Day International 4) First-class cricket A) Played over five days B) Each team plays a single innings of 20 overs C) Each team plays 50 overs D) Played over three to four days

• 4-D

• A) Played over five days

• 1-B

• C) Each team plays 50 overs

• 3-C

• D) Played over three to four days

• 2-A

• B) Each team plays a single innings of 20 overs

When was cricket first played in the Olympics?

• 1896

• 1900

• 1924

• 1936