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Question 1: What is the minimum number of runs a batter must score in a single innings to achieve a century?
- 75
- 100
- 50
- 150
Answer: B. 100
Explanation: A century is a significant milestone in cricket, defined as scoring 100 or more runs in a single innings. It is one of the most celebrated individual achievements for a batter.
Question 2: How many legal deliveries are required to complete a maiden over in cricket?
- 8
- 4
- 10
- 6
Answer: D. 6
Explanation: A maiden over consists of six legal deliveries where no runs are scored off the bat or as a consequence of a bowler's error, demonstrating excellent control by the bowler.
Question 3: What term describes the total runs scored by two batters while they are at the crease together?
- Follow-on
- Century
- Powerplay
- Partnership
Answer: D. Partnership
Explanation: A batting partnership is the total number of runs scored by two batters while they are at the crease together between the fall of wickets, reflecting their combined team effort.
Question 4: Which dismissal occurs when a wicket-keeper puts down the wicket while the batter is out of their ground?
- Caught
- Bowled
- Stumped
- LBW
Answer: C. Stumped
Explanation: A batter is out stumped if the wicket-keeper puts down the wicket while the batter is out of their ground and not attempting a run, requiring quick reflexes from the keeper.
Question 5: In Test cricket, what is the minimum lead required for a team to enforce the follow-on?
- 50 runs
- 100 runs
- 200 runs
- 150 runs
Answer: C. 200 runs
Explanation: The follow-on is a rule where the team batting first can force the opponent to bat their second innings immediately if they lead by at least 200 runs in Test cricket.
Question 6: What is the origin of the term 'duck' for a batter's dismissal with a score of zero?
- Duck's feathers
- Duck's call
- Duck's egg shape
- Duck's speed
Answer: C. Duck's egg shape
Explanation: A duck is a cricket term for a batter's dismissal with a score of zero, originating from the phrase 'duck's egg' due to the shape of the number zero on the scoreboard.
Question 7: What is a 'golden duck' in cricket?
- Dismissal on 50th ball
- Dismissal on 1st ball
- Dismissal on 10th ball
- Dismissal on 100th ball
Answer: B. Dismissal on 1st ball
Explanation: A golden duck occurs when a batter is dismissed on the very first ball they face in an innings, which is considered a very unfortunate and quick end to their time.
Question 8: What does the acronym LBW stand for in the context of cricket dismissals?
- Left Bat Wicket
- Low Ball Wicket
- Long Ball Wicket
- Leg Before Wicket
Answer: D. Leg Before Wicket
Explanation: Leg Before Wicket (LBW) is a method of dismissal where a batter is out if they obstruct a ball with their body that would have otherwise hit the stumps.
Question 9: How is a batter's strike rate calculated?
- Balls/runs times 100
- Runs divided by balls
- Runs/balls times 100
- Balls divided by runs
Answer: C. Runs/balls times 100
Explanation: Batting strike rate is calculated by dividing the total runs scored by the number of balls faced, then multiplying the result by 100 to show the scoring rate per 100 balls.
Question 10: What is the purpose of a Powerplay in limited-overs cricket?
- Extra runs
- Bonus balls
- Fielding restrictions
- Batting power
Answer: C. Fielding restrictions
Explanation: In limited-overs cricket, a Powerplay is a designated period of fielding restrictions that limits the number of fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle, encouraging more aggressive batting during those specific overs.