GK Questions: How Well Do You Know Cricket?

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GK Questions On Cricket: Cricket is a sport that gained prominence during British rule, and since then, it has become an integral part of Indian Culture. Cricket builds up a sense of unity and pride among them. Cricket in India is not just a game but a source of joy. The joys of victory and the disappointments of defeats are deeply felt by cricket fans. Cricket enthusiasts, it’s time to challenge your cricket knowledge with a fun and exciting quiz.

Question 1: Ashes is a test series between which two countries?

1. England and Australia
2. New Zealand and West Indies
3. South Africa and England
4. None of the above

Ans: England and Australia

Question 2: Which country is considered as the birthplace of Cricket?

1. Australia
2. New Zealand 
3. England
4. None of the above

Ans: England

Question 3: When was the first Men’s Cricket World Cup held?

1. 1985
2. 1975 
3. 1999
4. None of the above

Ans: 1975

Question 4: Who is the first player to score 100 centuries in International Cricket?

1. Sachin Tendulkar
2. Virat Kohli
3. Kapil Dev
4. None of the above

Ans: Sachin Tendulkar

Question 5: Who is the first Indian Cricketer to take a hat-trick of wickets in a test match?

1. Harbhajan Singh
2. Virat Kohli
3. Kapil Dev
4. Sukhdev Singh

Ans: Harbhajan Singh

Question 6: Who was the person to score the first test century in Indian Cricket?

1. Amar Singh
2. Lal Singh
3. Vinoo Mankad
4. None of the above

Ans: Lal Singh

Question 7: What is the name of the prestigious award which is given to the winner of the Cricket World Cup?

1. Oval Trophy 
2. Ashes
3. ICC World Cup
4. None of the above

Ans: ICC World Cup

Question 8: What is the length of the Cricket pitch?

1. 22.5 m
2. 20.12 m
3. 22 m
4. 21.12 m

Ans: 20.12 m

Question 9: Among which Indian Cricketers who has captained the team in the most World Cup matches?

1. MS Dhoni
2. Virat Kohli
3. Rohit Sharma
4. None of the above

Ans: MS Dhoni

Question 10: Which country’s team has secured the most World Cup victories?

1. India
2. Australia
3. Pakistan
4. None of the above

Ans: Australia

Question 11: Which Indian player has taken the most wickets in World Cup history?

1. Mohammed Shami
2. Anil Kumble
3. Zaheer Khan
4. None of the above

Ans: Mohammed Shami

Question 12: How many members are there in each team?

1. 10
2. 11
3. 12
4. 13

Ans: 11

Question 13: How many times did India go up to the Semi-Finals of the ICC World Cup?

1. 2
2. 4
3. 6
4. None of the above

Ans: 6

Question 14: What is the full form of ODI?

1. One Day National
2. One Day International
3. None of the above

Ans: One Day International

Question 15: Who is known as the ‘God of Cricket’?

1. Sachin Tendulkar
2. MS Dhoni
3. Virat Kohli
4. None of the above

Ans: Sachin Tendulkar

Question 16: Who was the top wicket taker in 2011 World Cup?

1. Zaheer Khan
2. MS Dhoni
3. Mohammad Shami
4. Rohit Sharma

Ans: Zaheer Khan 

Question 17: Which Stadium hosted the first International match in India?

1. Wankhede Stadium
2. Gymkhana Ground
3. Eden Gardens
4. Arun Jaitley Stadium

Ans: Gymkhana Ground

Question 18: After how many years does the ICC World Cup take place?

1. 3
2. 4
3. 5
4. 6

Ans: 4

Question 19: How many times did India host the ICC World Cup Tournament?

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 6

Ans: 3 times 

Question 20: Which country played with India in the first ODI?

1. Australia
2. England
3. West Indies
4. South Africa

Ans: England 1974

Question 21: When did the first IPL take place?

1. 18 April 2008
2. 12 June 2012
3. 10 April 2000
4. 20 May 2007

Ans: 18 April 2008

Question 22: Who won the first IPL in 2008?

1. Chennai Super Kings
2. Rajasthan Royals
3. Delhi Capitals
4. Luckow Super Giants

Ans: Rajasthan Royals

Question 23: Which team was the Runner up of first IPL match?

1. Rajasthan Royals
2. Chennai Super Kings
3. Delhi Capitals
4. Punjab Kings

Ans: Chennai Super Kings

Question 24: Who won the most IPL’s?

1. Mumbai Indians 
2. Gujrat Titans
3. Delhi Capitals
4. Punjab Kings

Ans: Mumbai Indians

Question 25: IPL is held after how many years?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Ans: 1