Cricket Quiz

The first official international cricket match was held in 1844 between which two nations?

• USA vs Canada

• England vs Ireland

• England vs Australia

• England vs Scotland

A cricket umpire raises both of their arms straight above their head – what does this signify?

• The batsman has scored a six
• The batsman has scored a four

• The batsman is out

• A no ball

What is the term used when a player is bowled out by the first ball they face?

What year was the inaugural IPL season?

• 2006

• 2007

• 2008

• 2009

How many days did the longest recorded Test match last?

• 7 days

• 8 days

• 9 days

• 10 days

Who is the only batsman to record 400 in a single innings in an international test match?

• Brian Lara

• Donald Bradman

• Sachin Tendulker

• Matthew Hayden

Eoin Morgan has played more ODI matches for Ireland than he has played Test matches for England – true or false?

• True

• False

Who was the first player to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket?

In what country would you find the Kensington Oval cricket stadium?

• Barbados
• New Zealand

• England

• Australia

Which legendary cricketer earned the nickname The God of Cricket?