Cricket Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Slang, Rules & Records

Cricket is more than just a sport – it’s a passion, a tradition, and for many, a way of life. Whether you’re cheering in the stands, glued to your TV during an India-Pakistan clash, or following every ball on your mobile, cricket has a way of uniting fans across the globe. But how well do you really know the game?

This cricket quiz will test your knowledge of cricket slang, rules, and records. Perfect for fans who want to challenge themselves or learn something new. Let’s see if you’re truly a cricket expert!

Cricket Slang Quiz

Q1. In cricket slang, what is a “duck”?

• a) A batsman scoring zero runs
• b) A bowler conceding no runs
• c) A fielder dropping a catch

Ans – a) A batsman scoring zero runs

Q2. What does the term “chin music” refer to?

• a) A bowler aiming short balls at the batsman’s head
• b) The crowd is chanting loudly
• c) A batsman’s stylish cover drive

Ans – a) A bowler aiming short balls at the batsman’s head

Q3. If a bowler bowls a “yorker,” where does the ball usually land?

• a) Short-pitched, near the batsman’s chest
• b) Right at the batsman’s feet, near the stumps
• c) Outside off stump

Ans – b) Right at the batsman’s feet, near the stumps

Q4. What does “sledging” mean in cricket?

• a) Fielders encouraging each other loudly
• b) Players taunting or distracting opponents with words
• c) A bowler changing pace suddenly

Ans – b) Players taunting or distracting opponents with words

Q5. What is meant by the term “golden duck”?

• a) Scoring zero on your very first ball faced
• b) Taking a wicket on the first ball of an over
• c) Dropping a catch in the slips

Ans – a) Scoring zero on your very first ball faced

Cricket Rules Quiz

Q6. How many legal balls make up an over in international cricket?

• a) 5
• b) 6
• c) 8

Ans – b) 6

Q7. If the ball hits the stumps and the bails fall off, but the bowler has overstepped the crease, what happens?

• a) The batsman is out bowled
• b) It’s a no-ball, batsman survives
• c) It depends on the umpire’s discretion

Ans – b) It’s a no-ball, batsman survives

Q8. Can a batsman be given out if the ball hits their glove?

• a) Yes, if the glove is in contact with the bat handle
• b) No, gloves don’t count as bat
• c) Only in Test cricket

Ans – a) Yes, if the glove is in contact with the bat handle

Q9. How many runs are awarded if the ball hits the boundary rope after touching the ground?

• a) 2
• b) 4
• c) 6

Ans – b) 4

Q10. Can a bowler bowl with both arms in the same match?

• a) Yes, if they inform the umpire before changing
• b) No, once you pick an arm, you can’t switch
• c) Only in domestic cricket

Ans – a) Yes, if they inform the umpire before changing

Cricket Records Quiz

Q11. Who is the only batsman to score 100 international centuries?

• a) Virat Kohli
• b) Ricky Ponting
• c) Sachin Tendulkar

Ans – c) Sachin Tendulkar

Q12. Which bowler has taken the most wickets in Test cricket?

• a) Shane Warne
• b) Muttiah Muralitharan
• c) James Anderson

Ans – b) Muttiah Muralitharan

Q13. Who holds the record for the highest individual score in ODI cricket?

• a) Chris Gayle
• b) Rohit Sharma
• c) Martin Guptill

Ans – b) Rohit Sharma (264 runs)

Q14. Which player has hit the fastest century in ODI cricket?

• a) AB de Villiers
• b) Shahid Afridi
• c) Corey Anderson

Ans – a) AB de Villiers (31 balls)

Q15. Who was the first cricketer to take 10 wickets in a single Test innings?

• a) Jim Laker
• b) Anil Kumble
• c) Ajaz Patel

Ans – a) Jim Laker (1956 vs Australia)

Bonus Fun Cricket Quiz Questions

Q16. In T20 cricket, what’s the maximum number of overs one bowler can bowl?

• a) 2
• b) 4
• c) 5

Ans – b) 4

Q17. What does the term “Mankading” mean?

• a) Dismissing a batsman at the non-striker’s end before delivery
• b) Hitting six sixes in an over
• c) A batsman getting out hit-wicket

Ans – a) Dismissing a batsman at the non-striker’s end before delivery

Q18. Which country won the very first Cricket World Cup (1975)?

• a) West Indies
• b) Australia
• c) England

Ans – a) West Indies

Q19. Which cricketer is nicknamed “Mr. 360”?

• a) Glenn Maxwell
• b) AB de Villiers
• c) Jos Buttler

Ans – b) AB de Villiers

Q20. What is the maximum number of players allowed outside the 30-yard circle in the first 10 overs of an ODI?

• a) 3
• b) 2
• c) 4

Ans – a) 3

Conclusion

How did you do? If you got:

• 15-20 correct: You’re a true cricket guru! 🏆
• 10-14 correct: Not bad – you’re a solid cricket fan who knows their stuff.
• 5-9 correct: Decent effort, but there’s room to sharpen your cricket knowledge.
• Below 5: Time to brush up on your cricket slang, rules, and records.

Whether you aced the quiz or picked up something new, remember – cricket is about passion and joy. Next time you’re watching a match, you’ll have even more fun spotting slang, recalling records, and debating rules with your friends.