Cricket for Year 5: Master the Basics of Batting, Bowling, and Fielding

Question 1

Which of these is NOT part of the basic equipment used in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Goalposts

Answer

Bat

Answer

Ball

Answer

Stump

Question 2

Which player tries to hit the ball bowled by the bowler?

Accepted Answer

Batsman

Answer

Fielder

Answer

Wicket-keeper

Answer

Umpire

Question 3

Who makes decisions during the game?

Accepted Answer

Umpire

Answer

Referee

Answer

Coach

Answer

Captain

Question 4

Where does the batsman stand on the pitch?

Accepted Answer

Batting crease

Answer

Bowling crease

Answer

Wicket

Answer

Outfield

Question 5

What is the primary goal of bowling in cricket?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the batsman from making runs

Answer

To force the batsman to hit the ball in the air

Answer

To frighten the batsman

Answer

To earn points for the bowler's team

Question 6

What is the most important skill for a fielder in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Catching the ball cleanly

Answer

Throwing the ball accurately

Answer

Blocking the ball effectively

Answer

Running quickly

Question 7

Which area of the field does the batsman stand in to hit the ball?

Accepted Answer

Crease

Answer

Pitch

Answer

Boundary

Answer

Stumps

Question 8

What is the name of the rule that states a batsman is out if the ball hits their wicket?

Accepted Answer

Bowled

Answer

Leg before wicket (LBW)

Answer

Caught

Answer

Run out

Question 9

Which of these is NOT used in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Whistle

Answer

Bat

Answer

Ball

Answer

Helmet

Question 10

Where does the batsman stand to hit the ball?

Accepted Answer

Crease

Answer

Pitch

Answer

Boundary

Answer

Stump

Question 11

Who throws the ball to the batsman?

Accepted Answer

Bowler

Answer

Batsman

Answer

Fielder

Answer

Umpire

Question 12

Where must the bowler release the ball from?

Accepted Answer

Bowling crease

Answer

Pitching crease

Answer

Popping crease

Answer

Boundary line

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a batting shot type?

Accepted Answer

Running

Answer

Defensive

Answer

Offensive

Answer

Blocking

Question 14

Who is responsible for bowling the ball in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Bowler

Answer

Batsman

Answer

Fielder

Answer

Wicket-keeper

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of batting in cricket?

Accepted Answer

To score runs for your team

Answer

To prevent the other team from scoring

Answer

To get as many balls as possible

Answer

To tire out the bowlers

Question 16

Which type of bowling involves spinning the ball?

Accepted Answer

Spin bowling

Answer

Fast bowling

Answer

Medium pace

Answer

Swing bowling

Question 17

Who is in charge of making decisions and enforcing the rules of cricket?

Accepted Answer

Umpire

Answer

Captain

Answer

Batsman

Answer

Coach

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a format of cricket match?

Accepted Answer

Basketball

Answer

Test Match

Answer

One Day International

Answer

Twenty20

Question 19

Who throws the ball in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Bowler

Answer

Pitcher

Answer

Fielder

Answer

Catcher

Question 20

What part of the cricket bat is used to hit the ball?

Accepted Answer

Blade

Answer

Handle

Answer

Stump

Answer

Wicket

Question 21

Which of these is a type of shot played in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Drive

Answer

Volley

Answer

Free kick

Answer

Punt

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a way to get out in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Home run

Answer

Bowled

Answer

Caught

Answer

Run out

Question 23

Who stands behind the stumps to catch the ball?

Accepted Answer

Wicket-keeper

Answer

Umpire

Answer

Fielder

Answer

Bowler

Question 24

Which fielding position is closest to the batsman?

Accepted Answer

Slip

Answer

Long on

Answer

Long off

Answer

Deep square leg

Question 25

What is it called when a batsman hits the ball and runs to the other end of the pitch?

Accepted Answer

Run

Answer

Boundary

Answer

Six

Answer

Four

Question 26

In cricket, who is the person responsible for bowling the ball towards the batsman?

Accepted Answer

Bowler

Answer

Pitcher

Answer

Runner

Answer

Catcher

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a way to get out in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Walked off

Answer

Bowled

Answer

Run out

Answer

Caught

Question 28

Which of the following is considered the most essential skill for batting in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Timing

Answer

Strength

Answer

Speed

Answer

Agility

Question 29

What piece of equipment is worn to protect the batter's head and face?

Accepted Answer

Helmet

Answer

Visor

Answer

Faceguard

Answer

Mask

Question 30

Who is in charge of ensuring that the rules of a cricket match are followed?

Accepted Answer

Umpire

Answer

Batsman

Answer

Bowler

Answer

Wicket-keeper

Question 31

How many overs are there in a standard One-Day International cricket match?

Accepted Answer

50.

Answer

20.

Answer

100.

Answer

Unlimited.

Question 32

What is the main job of a wicket-keeper in cricket?

Accepted Answer

To catch the ball if the batter is out.

Answer

To throw the ball to the batter.

Answer

To score runs for the team.

Answer

To field the ball in the area outside the pitch.

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a legal way to bowl in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Underarm

Answer

Overarm

Answer

Roundarm

Answer

Sidearm

Question 34

In a One-Day International cricket match, how many overs does each team play?

Accepted Answer

50

Answer

20

Answer

100

Question 35

In cricket, which player stands behind the stumps and is responsible for catching or stopping the ball after the batsman hits it?

Accepted Answer

Wicket-keeper

Answer

Batsman

Answer

Bowler

Answer

Fielder

Question 36

Who tries to hit the ball in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Batsman

Answer

Wicketkeeper

Answer

Bowler

Answer

Fielder

Question 37

How many runs are scored when the batsman hits the ball over the boundary without bouncing?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

8

Answer

4

Answer

2

Question 38

Which of the following is a type of bowling delivery in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Leg spin

Answer

Forehand

Answer

Backhand

Answer

Knuckleball

Question 39

Which of the following is a fielding position in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Slip

Answer

Goalkeeper

Answer

Striker

Answer

Center forward

Question 40

What is the name of the player who stands behind the batsman to catch the ball if it is missed?

Accepted Answer

Wicketkeeper

Answer

Bowler

Answer

Umpire

Answer

Fielder

Question 41

Which of the following is a safety precaution that should be taken when playing cricket?

Accepted Answer

Wear a helmet when batting.

Answer

Run onto the pitch without looking.

Answer

Slide into a base.

Answer

Tackle the opposing players.

Question 42

In cricket, who hits the ball bowled by the bowler?

Accepted Answer

Batsman

Answer

Fielder

Answer

Wicket-keeper

Answer

Umpire

Question 43

In cricket, which type of shot is played by hitting the ball along the ground?

Accepted Answer

Drive

Answer

Pull

Answer

Cut

Answer

Hook

Question 44

In cricket, who tries to catch the ball after it is hit by the batsman?

Accepted Answer

Fielder

Answer

Wicket-keeper

Answer

Umpire

Answer

Bowler

Question 45

In cricket, who makes decisions on the field and ensures fair play?

Accepted Answer

Umpire

Answer

Captain

Answer

Coach

Answer

Referee

Question 46

In cricket, what is the objective of the fielding team?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the batting team from scoring runs.

Answer

To bowl out all the batsmen.

Answer

To hit the ball for sixes and fours.

Answer

To score more runs than the batting team.

Question 47

In cricket, what is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the Cricket World Cup?

Accepted Answer

ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy

Answer

Davis Cup

Answer

Ranji Trophy

Answer

Ashes Trophy