Basics of Cricket
How many players are on a cricket team?
11
Which format of cricket lasts about 3 hours?
T20
What is used to hit the ball?
Bat
Which country is Virat Kohli from?
India
What is it called when a batsman is out without scoring?
Duck
What is it called when a batsman scores 100 runs in an innings?
a century
Which format is played over five days
Test match
What is worn on the hands to protect the batsman?
Gloves
Who is known as the “God of Cricket”?
Sachin Tendulkar
What is it called when a batsman is dismissed by the wicketkeeper removing the bails while they are out of their crease?
Stumped
How many balls are in a standard over?
6
What does ODI stand for?
One Day International
What is the protective gear worn on the legs called?
Pads
Which Australian legend has the highest Test batting average of 99.94?
Don Bradman
What is the term for a delivery that passes the batsman without hitting the bat or body and is not wide?
Dot ball
What happens when the ball hits the stumps and dislodges the bails?
bowled
How many total overs are played in T20 cricket game?
40 overs
What is the small piece of equipment on top of the stumps called?
Bails
Which West Indies player is famous for explosive T20 batting and is nicknamed “Universe Boss”?
Chris Gayle
What is it called when a bowler takes three wickets in three consecutive balls?
Hat-Trick
What is the maximum number of overs per side in a One Day International match?
50 overs
In Test cricket, what is the maximum number of innings a team can bat?
2 innings
What material is traditionally used to make a cricket ball’s outer layer?
Leather
Who holds the record for the highest individual score in Test cricket (400*)?
Brian Lara
What is the fielding position located deep on the leg side boundary, typically behind square, used to stop powerful shots?
Deep square leg