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Question 1: In a standard One Day International match, how many overs is each team allowed to bat?
- 50 overs
- 20 overs
- 40 overs
- 60 overs
Answer: A. 50 overs
Explanation: Since the mid-1990s, the number of overs in an ODI has been standardized to 50 per side, providing a consistent structure for the game.
Question 2: What is the maximum number of overs a single bowler can bowl in an ODI innings?
- 12 overs
- 5 overs
- 10 overs
- 8 overs
Answer: C. 10 overs
Explanation: To ensure a balanced contest, each bowler is restricted to a maximum of 10 overs, which represents 20% of the total 50 overs available.
Question 3: Which method is used to adjust target scores if rain or delays reduce the available overs?
- Third Umpire Review
- Duckworth-Lewis-Stern
- Hawkeye System
- Boundary Countback
Answer: B. Duckworth-Lewis-Stern
Explanation: The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method is the standard mathematical approach used to reset targets in limited-overs cricket when weather interrupts play.
Question 4: How many white balls are used in each ODI innings?
- Two
- One
- Four
- Three
Answer: A. Two
Explanation: Two white balls are used in each ODI innings, one from each end, with each ball used for 25 overs to maintain visibility and freshness.
Question 5: How many players are on the field for each team during an ODI match?
- 10 players
- 9 players
- 11 players
- 12 players
Answer: C. 11 players
Explanation: An ODI is contested by two teams of 11 players each, which is the standard number of players for professional cricket matches.
Question 6: What is the maximum number of fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle in overs 1–10?
- 2 fielders
- 3 fielders
- 1 fielder
- 4 fielders
Answer: A. 2 fielders
Explanation: Fielding restrictions, known as powerplays, mandate that a maximum of 2 fielders can be outside the 30-yard circle during the first 10 overs.
Question 7: What happens if an ODI match ends with both teams scoring equal runs and the second team has exhausted all overs?
- The team with more boundaries wins
- The team with fewer wickets lost wins
- The match is a tie
- The match is abandoned
Answer: C. The match is a tie
Explanation: If both teams score equal runs and the second team has lost all wickets or exhausted their overs, the game is officially declared a tie.
Question 8: Which of these is a common method of dismissal in ODI cricket?
- Double bounce
- Time out
- Illegal pitch
- Caught
Answer: D. Caught
Explanation: Caught is one of the standard methods of dismissal in cricket, alongside bowled, LBW, run out, stumped, and hit wicket.
Question 9: What is the typical duration of an ODI match including the interval?
- 9 to 10 hours
- 3 to 4 hours
- 7 to 8 hours
- 5 to 6 hours
Answer: C. 7 to 8 hours
Explanation: ODI matches are designed to last 7 to 8 hours, which includes the play for both innings and a 30-minute interval between them.
Question 10: What is the maximum number of fielders permitted outside the 30-yard circle during the middle overs (11-40)?
- 3
- 6
- 4
- 5
Answer: C. 4
Explanation: According to standard ODI playing conditions, a maximum of four fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard fielding circle during the middle phase of the innings.