Cricket Quiz Questions With Answers

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Do you consider yourself a big cricket fan? Do you read the news, follow athletes and teams, can you predict the outcome of the match? Or you like to pick up a bat and ball and go out onto the field with friends.

We invite you to test your knowledge. Below are questions that only true fans of this wonderful sport can answer correctly. Can you answer them without using search engines? For fun, we have divided the questions into two separate quizzes: about Indian cricket and cricket in the world.

Cricket Quiz About IPL

For fans in India, the world of cricket is divided into two parts. What is happening within the country: the IPL with its fantastic popularity. And all the rest. Therefore, we have compiled a separate quiz for IPL fans. Test yourself on how well you know the Indian Premier League. Or perhaps your knowledge is limited only to the fact that you have heard something about Kohli or Dhoni?

Founding Franchise: Which franchise was the champion of the inaugural season of IPL in 2008?

• RR
• RCB
• KKR
• DC

The Answer: RR. By the way, the first IPL season was the one IPL season when Rajasthan Royals became the champions. 

Most Successful Captain: Which captain has led their team to the most IPL titles?

• Gautam Gambhir
• Rohit Sharma
• Virat Kohli
• Adam Gilchrist

The Answer: Rohit Sharma. By his 10-year leadership, Mumbai Indians scored 5 IPL titles. 

Not A Leader: Which one was NOT an IPL captain?

• Eoin Morgan
• Kumar Sangakkara
• Suresh Raina
• Jonny Bairstow

The Answer: Jonny Bairstow from PKBS and SRH. 

Most UNSuccessful Franchise: Which team scored the LESS IPL titles?

• PKBS
• RCB
• SRH
• RR

The Answer: PKBS. Their winning percentage is 45.68%. With only one playoff qualification in 14 seasons, PBKS has underperformed despite having some of the IPL stars. They have never won an IPL title.

Captain Cool Achievements: Which of these facts about MS Dhoni are UNreal? 

• He worked as a ticket collector at the Kharagpur railway station in West Bengal
• He is an avid dog lover and has several pet dogs
• He has a deep passion for skateboards and owns an impressive collection
• He was conferred the rank of Lieutenant Colonel by the Indian Territorial Army

The Answer: the third is false. MS Dhoni truly has an impressive collection of vehicles, but it’s not skateboards. He prefers bikes. 

Kohli’s Best Format: In what cricket format did Virat Kohli have more matches?

• ODI
• Test
• FC
• T20I

The Answer: King Kohli has more matches in ODI — 292 in total. 

Team Ban: Which IPL team (or teams) was (or were) banned in IPL?

• RR
• DC
• KKR
• RCB

The Answer: RR’s was banned for 2 years in 2015 because fictitious bids were made. Btw, because of the same reason and for the same period, was banned CSK in 2015. 

Caps Battle: Which cap is better/more valuable: Orange Cap or Purple Cap?

• The Orange Cap is better
• The Purple Cap is better
• Orange Cap is equal to Purple Cap
• Both of them are just for fun and have zero price

The Answer: An Orange Cap is equal to a Purple Cap. These Caps have an equal cost ($18000). The difference is only in the reason: the Orange is awarded for the most number of runs, and the Purple is for the most wickets.

Caps Champion: Who has more Purple Caps in IPL?

• Bhubaneshwar Kumar
• Yuzvendra Chahal
• Mohammed Shami
• Imran Tahir

The Answer: among the Indian players, only Bhubaneshwar Kumar has 2 Purple Caps. Also, the same amount has Dwayne Bravo, but he is not Indian, so we have not included him in the list. 

IPL’s Youngest Debutant: Who holds the record for being the youngest player to debut in the IPL?

• Hasan Raza
• Pravin Vijay Tambe
• Mohammad Ashraful
• Prayas Ray Barman

The Answer: all of them are the age-recordsmen. But as for IPL, the youngest debutant was Prayas Ray Barman. When he started playing for RCB, he was 16 years and 152 days old. 

IPL’s Most Successful Overseas Player: Which overseas player has been the highest price in IPL (in the league’s history)?

• Pat Cummins
• AB De Villiers
• Mitchell Starc
• Daryl Mitchell

The Answer: they are all very expensive for their teams. But the most expensive one is Mitchell Starc. In the auction 2024, KKR bought him for 24.75 Crores.  

IPL’s Highest Team Total: Which team scored the most total ever in an IPL match (2008-2023)?

• CSK
• KKR
• RCB
• GT

The Answer: RCB. They scored 263/5 in a single innings. 

2010s IPL Overview: Which fact from the history of IPL in 2010-2020 is UNreal?

• Deccan Chargers, the winners of IPL 2009, were terminated from the IPL before the 2013 season due to financial issues
• Chennai Super Kings (CSK) reached the playoffs every season from 2010 to 2019, showcasing their consistency in the tournament
• Mumbai Indians (MI) emerged as the most successful team during this period, winning the IPL title a total of 3 times (2013, 2017, and 2019)
• Despite having a star-studded lineup, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) reached the final only once during this period, in 2016

The Answer: all sights on Mumbai Indians. They were the champions 4 times in this period, not 3. We should have remembered about 2015. 

Star’s Nicknames: What is the pair of Star/Nickname is UNreal?

• “MSD” or “Captain Cool” for Mahendra Singh Dhoni
• “Jaddu” for Ravindra Jadeja
• “ADV” or “Mr. 180” for AB de Villiers
• “Chikku” or “King Kohli” for Virat Kohli

The Answer: the real AB de Villiers’s nicknames are similar, but not like we wrote above. Fans called him ABD or Mr. 360. 

TV Star: Which IPL star also being an Indian TV actor?

• Harbhajan Singh
• MS Dhoni
• Hardik Pandya
• Yuvraj Singh

The Answer: Harbhajan Singh. He made many appearances in the movies: ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’ and the Punjabi films, ‘Bhaji in Problem’ and ‘Second Hand Husband’. In the movie ‘Friendship’ 2021 he got the main role. 

From Bollywood To IPL: Which of these Bollywood stars has an OWN IPL team?

• Shah Rukh Khan
• Abhishek Bachchan
• Ranbir Kapoor
• Aamir Khan

The Answer: is SRK. He is one of three owners of Kolkata Knight Riders. 

Not The Main Sponsor: Which of those companies was NOT the main sponsor in any IPL season?

• Vivo
• Bajaj Group
• Pepsi
• DLF

The Answer: Bajaj Group. DLF was the main sponsor in 2008-2012. Vivo was the sponsor in 2016-2020. And Pepsi sponsored IPL in 2013-2015. 

Cricket Quiz About World Stage

Now let’s expand the geography of questions. This quiz applies not only to IPL. We have added questions related to cricket, game results, and various famous events.

Which country minted its popular cricketer on a coin?

• India
• England
• Australia
• Pakistan

The Answer: Australia. In honor of Don Bradman, Australia released a series of coins in 1996 (with 5$ nominal) and in 2001 (with 0.2$ nominal). 

Who became the Prime Minister of their country after a successful cricket career?

• Imran Khan
• Don Bradman
• Alistair Cook
• John Augustine Snow

The Answer: Imran Khan. He was the Pakistan Prime Minister in 2018-2022. 

Which of these insects prevented a cricket match?

• Bees
• Spiders
• Locusts
• Mosquitoes

The Answer: bees. Their attack stopped a Test match between India and Australia in 2008 in Delhi. 

In which fantasy film did the characters play cricket?

• Harry Potter
• Shrek
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• The Chronicles of Narnia

The Answer: The Chronicles of Narnia. Cricket is shown briefly, but plays an important role in the plot. A cricket ball broke the window. The children hid from punishment in the wardrobe and ended up in Narnia.

Which famous writer loved to play cricket himself and gave this love to his literary hero?

• Arthur Conan Doyle
• Stephen King
• Edgar Alan Poe
• Douglas Adams

The Answer: Arthur Conan Doyle. Doyle was the leader of the “team of writers”: Wodehouse, Alan Milne, Jerome K. Jerome, and Rudyard Kipling played with him. The bat Doyle played with is now kept in the Lord’s Stadium Museum. And in the books, the famous Doctor Watson gained experience playing cricket.

Which format of cricket does NOT exist?

• T10
• Drunk cricket
• Cricket for 3 teams (3TC)
• 100-ball cricket

The Answer: drunk cricket sounds funny, and amateurs may often practice it (possibly). But officially it does not exist. 

How is the outcome of a World Championship match decided if it rains?

• A mathematical formula determines the winner
• The match is postponed and played out later
• The match is considered unplayed
• Current points determine the winner

The Answer: from a logical point of view, answers 2, 3, and 4 are suitable. But in practice, mathematics and the Duckworth-Lewis Stern (DLS) method decide the outcome. First introduced in 1997, it was originally called the DL method but became DLS thanks to refinement for the 2015 World Championships, when input from Professor Steve Stern was added to adjust the basic formula. 

Which of these bowling styles does NOT exist?

• Frog in a blender
• Carrom ball
• Spinning and boiling
• Slinga Malinga

The Answer: all of them sound weird, but only ‘spinning and boiling’ is fictional. 

Which of these facts about the Olympics and cricket is true?

• Cricket was part of the Summer Olympics only once
• Cricket is a part of the Olympic Games
• Cricket enters the Olympic Games every 12 years
• Cricket never was a part of the Olympic Games

The Answer: Cricket was part of the Summer Olympics only once, in 1900 in Paris. Great Britain won the gold medal in a tournament that featured only two teams, with France being the other participant.

Where was the highest game of cricket played?

• The Mount Everest
• On the top of Burj Khalifa
• On a flying plane
• On the top of Lodha Park, Mumbai

The Answer: In 2009, a group of cricketers set a world record for playing the highest game of cricket on Mount Everest. They played at an altitude of 5,165 meters (16,945 feet) above sea level to raise funds for charity.

Conclusion

In conclusion, cricket stands as more than just a sport; it’s a rich tapestry woven with fascinating stories, remarkable achievements, and enduring traditions. From its humble origins in England to its global reach today, cricket has captivated audiences worldwide with its blend of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship. Through moments of triumph and tales of resilience, cricket has transcended boundaries, uniting people across cultures and continents.

As we delve into the world of cricket, whether through engaging quizzes or spirited matches, we uncover not just facts and figures, but the essence of a game that has become an integral part of the fabric of society. With each trivia question answered and every match played, cricket continues to weave its magic, reminding us of the timeless allure of this beloved sport and the countless stories yet to unfold on its storied pitch.

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