Cricket is a game of skill, strategy, and history. Whether you’re a casual fan or a die-hard enthusiast, understanding the intricacies of the sport can take years. But how well do you really know the game? Are you aware of the players, the iconic matches, the records, and the controversies that have defined cricket over the years?
We’ve put together the Ultimate Cricbuzz Quiz to test your cricket knowledge. From the game’s origins to modern-day feats, this quiz will challenge your understanding of cricket’s rich history, stats, and memorable moments. So, let’s see how much of a cricket buff you really are!
Round 1: Cricket Basics
Test your knowledge of the fundamental aspects of cricket!
- Which country is credited with inventing the game of cricket?
- A) England
- B) India
- C) Australia
- D) South Africa
- What is the length of a standard cricket pitch?
- A) 18.29 meters
- B) 22.86 meters
- C) 24 meters
- D) 20 meters
- In a standard 50-over match, how many overs do each team get to bowl?
- A) 40 overs
- B) 60 overs
- C) 50 overs
- D) 45 overs
- What term is used for a bowler who delivers the ball with their left hand?
- A) Right-arm fast bowler
- B) Left-arm orthodox
- C) Left-arm fast bowler
- D) Right-arm off-spinner
- What is the maximum number of fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle during the first 10 overs of a One-Day International (ODI)?
- A) 4
- B) 5
- C) 6
- D) 7
Round 2: Cricket Legends
Now, let’s see how well you know cricket’s legendary players!
- Which player holds the record for the most runs in ODI cricket?
- A) Ricky Ponting
- B) Virat Kohli
- C) Sachin Tendulkar
- D) Brian Lara
- Who is known as the “Master Blaster” of cricket?
- A) Rahul Dravid
- B) Viv Richards
- C) Sachin Tendulkar
- D) Jacques Kallis
- Which bowler has the most wickets in Test cricket history?
- A) Shane Warne
- B) Muttiah Muralitharan
- C) Anil Kumble
- D) Glenn McGrath
- Who was the captain of the Indian cricket team when they won the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup?
- A) Sourav Ganguly
- B) MS Dhoni
- C) Virat Kohli
- D) Rahul Dravid
- Which player scored the fastest century in ODI history, achieving it in just 52 balls?
- A) Shahid Afridi
- B) AB de Villiers
- C) Corey Anderson
- D) Sanath Jayasuriya
Round 3: Iconic Matches and Moments
Let’s test your memory of some of the most memorable matches and moments in cricket history.
- In which year did India win their first Cricket World Cup?
- A) 1975
- B) 1983
- C) 1996
- D) 2003
- Who hit the winning runs in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup final?
- A) Ben Stokes
- B) Jos Buttler
- C) Eoin Morgan
- D) James Vince
- Which player famously said “I am not a robot” after a controversial dismissal in a 2011 Test match?
- A) Kevin Pietersen
- B) Virat Kohli
- C) Ricky Ponting
- D) Alastair Cook
- Which country did South Africa defeat in the 1999 Cricket World Cup, in one of the most famous matches in World Cup history, to reach the semi-finals?
- A) Australia
- B) Pakistan
- C) Sri Lanka
- D) India
- Who scored the highest individual score in a Test match, with 400 runs?
- A) Matthew Hayden
- B) Brian Lara
- C) Ricky Ponting
- D) Nathan Astle
Round 4: Records and Stats
Let’s dive into some of the craziest stats and records in the cricketing world!
- Who has the record for the most runs in a single calendar year in ODI cricket?
- A) Ricky Ponting
- B) Virat Kohli
- C) Brian Lara
- D) Sachin Tendulkar
- Which bowler has taken the most wickets in a single World Cup?
- A) Lasith Malinga
- B) Shane Warne
- C) Muttiah Muralitharan
- D) Glenn McGrath
- Which team holds the record for the highest total in an ODI match?
- A) Australia
- B) Sri Lanka
- C) India
- D) South Africa
- What is the longest format of cricket?
- A) Test cricket
- B) ODI cricket
- C) T20 cricket
- D) List A cricket
- Who holds the record for the fastest 50 in ODI cricket?
- A) Shahid Afridi
- B) Martin Guptill
- C) AB de Villiers
- D) Sanath Jayasuriya
Round 5: Cricket Controversies
This round focuses on some of the most heated and controversial moments in cricket!
- Which incident is referred to as the “Underarm Incident” in cricket history?
- A) A bowler intentionally bowled wide to avoid a boundary.
- B) A team used underarm bowling to prevent a team from scoring.
- C) A captain refused to shake hands with the opposing captain.
- D) A player refused to walk after being dismissed.
- Who was involved in the 2008 “Monkeygate” scandal?
- A) Harbhajan Singh and Andrew Symonds
- B) Muttiah Muralitharan and Mark Waugh
- C) Kevin Pietersen and Shane Warne
- D) Ricky Ponting and MS Dhoni
- Which player was banned for 12 months in 2018 for ball-tampering?
- A) Steve Smith
- B) David Warner
- C) Cameron Bancroft
- D) All of the above
- Which cricketer was involved in the infamous “bodyline” bowling series in 1932-33?
- A) Donald Bradman
- B) Bill Woodfull
- C) Douglas Jardine
- D) Len Hutton
- Which country’s team was involved in the 2019 World Cup final controversy over boundary count?
- A) New Zealand
- B) Australia
- C) England
- D) Pakistan
Answers:
Round 1: Cricket Basics
- A) England
- B) 22.86 meters
- C) 50 overs
- C) Left-arm fast bowler
- B) 5
Round 2: Cricket Legends 6. C) Sachin Tendulkar
7. C) Sachin Tendulkar
8. B) Muttiah Muralitharan
9. B) MS Dhoni
10. A) Shahid Afridi
Round 3: Iconic Matches and Moments 11. B) 1983
12. A) Ben Stokes
13. B) Virat Kohli
14. D) India
15. B) Brian Lara
Round 4: Records and Stats 16. B) Virat Kohli
17. C) Muttiah Muralitharan
18. C) India
19. A) Test cricket
20. C) AB de Villiers
Round 5: Cricket Controversies 21. B) A team used underarm bowling to prevent a team from scoring.
22. A) Harbhajan Singh and Andrew Symonds
23. D) All of the above
24. C) Douglas Jardine
25. A) New Zealand
How Did You Do?
- 20-25 Correct: You’re a cricket expert! You know the game inside out and have an eye for detail. Impressive!
- 15-19 Correct: Great job! You’re a serious cricket fan, with a solid understanding of the sport’s history.
- 10-14 Correct: Nice work! You know your way around the game, but there’s still room for improvement.
- Below 10 Correct: Don’t worry! Cricket is a vast and exciting game, and there’s always more to learn. Keep exploring!
