- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:10 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Cricket Quiz Questions with Answers: Cricket is not just a game—it’s an emotion for millions of fans around the world. Whether it’s cheering for your favourite IPL team or staying up late to watch an India-Pakistan match, cricket brings people together. But how well do you know the game? From legendary players and record-breaking innings to exciting World Cup moments and iconic matches, cricket is full of interesting facts and trivia. That’s why we’ve created this fun and exciting cricket quiz with 40+ questions and answers to test your knowledge like a true cricket pro. These questions cover everything—from general cricket facts and World Cup history to IPL stats and unique records. It’s perfect for fans of all ages—whether you're a casual watcher or a hardcore cricket lover. So, are you ready to challenge yourself and your friends? Let’s see how many questions you can answer right! Let the cricket quiz begin!
General Cricket Knowledge Quiz
1. Which country won the first-ever Cricket World Cup?
Answer: West Indies (1975)
2. Who is known as the "God of Cricket"?
Answer: Sachin Tendulkar
3. Which player has scored the fastest century in ODIS?
Answer: AB de Villiers (31 balls)
4. Who holds the record for the highest individual score in ODIs?
Answer: Rohit Sharma (264 runs)
5. Which bowler has taken the most wickets in Test cricket?
Answer: Muttiah Muralitharan (800 wickets)
6. Which cricketer is called 'Captain Cool'?
Answer: MS Dhoni
7. What is the maximum number of overs allowed in an ODI match?
Answer: 50 overs per side
8. Who was the first Indian to score a triple century in Tests?
Answer: Virender Sehwag
9. Which Indian bowler took a hat-trick in the 2019 World Cup?
Answer: Mohammed Shami
10. In which year was the IPL (Indian Premier League) founded?
Answer: 2008
International Cricket Quiz
11. Which team is known as the "Baggy Greens"?
Answer: Australia
12. Who was the captain of England during the 2019 World Cup win?
Answer: Eoin Morgan
13. Which country hosts the Big Bash League?
Answer: Australia
14. Which Pakistani bowler bowled the fastest delivery ever?
Answer: Shoaib Akhtar (161.3 km/h)
15. Which country has won the most ICC Cricket World Cups?
Answer: Australia (5 titles)
16. Which player has scored the most international centuries?
Answer: Sachin Tendulkar (100 centuries)
17. Who is the only Indian to take 10 wickets in a Test innings?
Answer: Anil Kumble
18. Which country will host the ICC T20 World Cup 2026?
Answer: India and Sri Lanka (jointly)
IPL Cricket Quiz
19. Who won the IPL 2023 title?
Answer: Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
20. Who is the leading run-scorer in IPL history?
Answer: Virat Kohli
21. Who has taken the most wickets in IPL till 2024?
Answer: Yuzvendra Chahal
22. Which team has won the most IPL titles?
Answer: Mumbai Indians (5 titles)
23. Who was the most expensive player in IPL 2025?
Answer: [Update based on current data]
24. Which team represents Kolkata in IPL?
Answer: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
25. Who was the first winner of the IPL?
Answer: Rajasthan Royals (2008)
Fun & Unique Cricket Facts
26. Which cricketer has played the most international matches?
Answer: Sachin Tendulkar
27. Who was the youngest cricketer to score a double century in Tests?
Answer: Javed Miandad
28. Which stadium is known as the 'Home of Cricket'?
Answer: Lord's Cricket Ground, London
29. Which country invented cricket?
Answer: England
30. Who scored the first-ever double century in ODIS?
Answer: Sachin Tendulkar
Recent Cricket Events (As of 2025)
31. Who is the current captain of Team India in T20I?
Answer: [Update as per 2025]
32. Which cricketer made a debut in both IPL and PSL in the same year?
Answer: David Warner (2025)
33. Which team scored the highest ever total in IPL history?
Answer: [Update as per 2025]
34. Who is the first Indian woman cricketer to score a century in all formats?
Answer: Harmanpreet Kaur
35. Which Indian player was ranked No.1 ICC Test batsman in 2025?
Answer: [Update based on 2025 ICC rankings]
Advanced Cricket Trivia
36. Which cricketer has played for the most number of IPL franchises?
Answer: Aaron Finch
37. What is the Duckworth-Lewis method used for?
Answer: Adjusting scores in rain-affected matches
38. Who was the first captain of the Indian national cricket team?
Answer: CK Nayudu
39. Which Indian city hosted the IPL 2025 final?
Answer: [Update as per 2025 IPL]
40. How many players are there in a cricket team?
Answer: 11 players
41. What does LBW stand for?
Answer: Leg Before Wicket
