Cricket Basics Quiz for Grade 6

How many players are there in a cricket team?

• 9

• 10

• 11

• 12

What is the basic way to hold a cricket bat?

• Cross grip

• V-grip

• Overhand grip

• Underhand grip

Who is the player that throws the ball in cricket?

• Batsman

• Bowler

• Fielder

• Umpire

Where does the wicketkeeper stand in cricket?

• In front of the batsman

• Behind the batsman

• Next to the bowler

• On the boundary

What is the main goal of a batsman in cricket?

• Catch the ball

• Score runs

• Bowl the ball

• Field the ball

Which fielding position is on the leg side of the batsman?

• Gully

• Silly point

• Mid-wicket

• Third man

What is a delivery called when it is bowled correctly in cricket?

• No ball

• Wide ball

• Legal delivery

• Full toss

Which of the following is not a fielding position in cricket?

• Slip

• Gully

• Hook

• Point

What is it called when a batsman is out without scoring any runs?

• Century

• Duck

• Half-century

• Maiden

Which type of bowling involves spinning the ball in cricket?

• Fast bowling

• Leg spin

• Swing bowling

• Seam bowling