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Question 1: What is the official term for a player currently batting in a cricket match?
- Striker
- Bowler
- Fielder
- Batter
Answer: D. Batter
Explanation: Since September 2021, the term 'batter' has been the official, gender-neutral designation for any player currently batting, replacing older terminology.
Question 2: What is the specific name for the player currently facing the delivery from the bowler?
- Captain
- Non-striker
- Wicket-keeper
- Striker
Answer: D. Striker
Explanation: The player positioned at the end of the pitch facing the incoming ball from the bowler is known as the striker.
Question 3: What is a 'duck' in cricket?
- A score of zero
- A penalty run
- A boundary hit
- A score of 100
Answer: A. A score of zero
Explanation: In cricket, a 'duck' refers to a batter being dismissed for a score of zero runs. This term originates from the shape of the number zero, which resembles a duck's egg, and it is a common occurrence that every batter aims to avoid during their innings.
Question 4: What is a 'golden duck'?
- Hitting a six
- Out on the first ball
- Scoring 50 runs
- Out on the last ball
Answer: B. Out on the first ball
Explanation: A 'golden duck' occurs when a batter is dismissed for zero runs on the very first ball they face in their innings.
Question 5: What is another common name for a 'century' in cricket?
- A full-house
- A double
- A ton
- A century-plus
Answer: C. A ton
Explanation: A 'century' is a score of 100 or more runs by a single batter in one innings, and it is frequently referred to as a 'ton'.
Question 6: Which action results in a 'six' being scored?
- Ball hits the ground
- Ball is caught
- Ball clears the boundary
- Ball hits the stumps
Answer: C. Ball clears the boundary
Explanation: A 'six' is awarded when a batter hits the ball over the boundary rope without it touching the ground at any point.
Question 7: How is a 'four' scored in cricket?
- Ball is dropped
- Ball hits the wicket
- Ball hits the boundary
- Ball clears the boundary
Answer: C. Ball hits the boundary
Explanation: A 'four' is scored when a batter hits the ball so that it reaches or crosses the boundary, typically along the ground.
Question 8: What does 'strike rate' measure for a batter?
- Runs per 100 balls
- Balls faced per run
- Total runs scored
- Average per match
Answer: A. Runs per 100 balls
Explanation: Strike rate is a statistical measure defined as the number of runs a batter scores for every 100 balls they face.
Question 9: What is the term for the act of a batter hitting the ball?
- A wicket
- A stroke
- A delivery
- A pitch
Answer: B. A stroke
Explanation: In cricket terminology, the act of a batter hitting the ball with their bat is referred to as a 'shot' or a 'stroke'.
Question 10: What does the dismissal method 'LBW' stand for?
- Left Bat Wicket
- Leg Before Wicket
- Last Ball Wicket
- Long Ball Wicket
Answer: B. Leg Before Wicket
Explanation: LBW stands for 'Leg Before Wicket', which is a method of dismissal where the ball hits the batter's leg instead of the stumps.