Cricket Quiz

How many players are there in each cricket team on the field during a match?

• 8

• 10

• 11

• 12

What is the name of the three wooden stumps topped by two bails on which the ball is aimed?

• Wicket

• Pitch

• Boundary

• Crease

Which format of cricket involves two teams playing a single match over a maximum of 50 overs per side?

• Test Match

• One Day International (ODI)

• Twenty20 (T20)

• The Ashes

What is the term used to describe a batsman who scores 100 runs or more in an innings?

• Wicket-keeper

• All-rounder

• Captain

• Centurion

Which country is considered the birthplace of cricket?

• India

• Australia

• England

• South Africa

How many runs are awarded for hitting the ball over the boundary rope without it bouncing?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 6

What is the name of the flat, oval-shaped area in the center of the field where the bowler runs to deliver the ball?

• Pitch

• Square

• Wicket

• Boundary

Which bowler holds the record for the most wickets taken in Test cricket history?

• Shane Warne (Australia)

• Glenn McGrath (Australia)

• Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka)

• James Anderson (England)

What is the name of the prestigious trophy awarded to the winner of the Cricket World Cup?

• The Ashes

• The Oval Trophy

• The Champions Trophy

• The ICC Cricket World Cup

Which batting position traditionally involves opening the innings and facing the first deliveries?

• Spinner

• Wicket-keeper

• Pace bowler

• Opener