Master Cricket Basics: Rules and Terminology Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following roles is NOT involved in a game of cricket?

Accepted Answer

Coach

Answer

Batter

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Bowler

Answer

Fielder

Question 2

What is the designated area where the batter takes position and aims to hit the ball?

Accepted Answer

Crease

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Pitch

Answer

Wicket

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Boundary

Question 3

What is the primary goal of a bowler in cricket?

Accepted Answer

To dismiss the batter by hitting the stumps

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To catch the batter out

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To prevent the batter from scoring runs

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To field the ball after the batter hits it

Question 4

What is the consequence of a batter being dismissed by being bowled out?

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The batter's team loses a wicket

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The opposing team is awarded two runs

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The next batter comes in to play

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The batter is given a 'free hit'

Question 5

Which official has the authority to make decisions on the field during a cricket match?

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Umpire

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Referee

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Captain

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Coach

Question 6

What is the maximum number of runs that can be scored off a single delivery in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Six

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Four

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Eight

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Ten

Question 7

In cricket, which of these is NOT a recognized role?

Accepted Answer

Striker

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Batter

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Bowler

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Fielder

Question 8

Where does the batter stand to hit the ball?

Accepted Answer

Crease

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Wicket

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Boundary

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Pitch

Question 9

How many wickets are involved in a cricket match?

Accepted Answer

10

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8

Answer

12

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14

Question 10

Which bowler bowls the ball with an overhand action?

Accepted Answer

Pace bowler

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Spin bowler

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Seam bowler

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Leg-spinner

Question 11

What is the name of the shot that hits the ball over the boundary for six runs?

Accepted Answer

Six

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Four

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Century

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Stumping

Question 12

How is a batter dismissed when they are caught out?

Accepted Answer

Caught

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Bowled

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Run out

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Leg before wicket

Question 13

Who is responsible for ensuring that the rules of the game are followed?

Accepted Answer

Umpire

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Referee

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Captain

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Coach

Question 14

What is NOT a main objective of fielders in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging batters to hit the ball over the boundary

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Preventing runs

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Catching the ball to dismiss batters

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Assisting in run outs

Question 15

What's the batter's main goal in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Score runs

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Get the bowler out

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Catch the ball

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Field the ball

Question 16

Who dismisses batters by bowling?

Accepted Answer

Bowler

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Fielder

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Batsman

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Umpire

Question 17

What's the name of the protective gear batters wear on their heads?

Accepted Answer

Helmet

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Pads

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Gloves

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Wicket

Question 18

Where does the bowler run and deliver the ball?

Accepted Answer

Pitch

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Boundary

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Stumps

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Field

Question 19

Which organization governs international cricket?

Accepted Answer

International Cricket Council

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FIFA

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UEFA

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IOC

Question 20

In cricket, what is the bowler's primary objective?

Accepted Answer

Dismiss the batter

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Score runs for their team

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Field the ball and prevent boundaries

Question 21

What is the term for the player who delivers the ball in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Bowler

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Batter

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Umpire

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Fielder

Question 22

What is the name of the area where the wooden stumps are placed?

Accepted Answer

Pitch

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Boundary

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Outfield

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Infield

Question 23

What is the term for the two upright wooden posts that the batsman protects with their bat?

Accepted Answer

Stumps

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Wickets

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Bails

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Goalposts

Question 24

Which official on the field is responsible for making decisions?

Accepted Answer

Umpire

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Captain

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Batsman

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Bowler

Question 25

What is the area outside the boundary where the ball is considered dead called?

Accepted Answer

Outfield

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Infield

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Pitch

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Boundary

Question 26

What is the primary goal of the batting team in cricket?

Accepted Answer

To score as many runs as possible

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To prevent the bowling team from scoring runs

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To catch the ball before it bounces

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To hit the stumps with the ball

Question 27

What is the name of the shot played by a batsman when they hit the ball over the boundary for six runs?

Accepted Answer

Six

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Four

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Boundary

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Over

Question 28

At the start of a cricket match, which team attempts to score runs by batting first?

Accepted Answer

Batting team

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Bowling team

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Fielding team

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Umpiring team

Question 29

Which term describes a batter who is dismissed when their wicket is hit by the bowled ball?

Accepted Answer

Bowled

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Caught

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Run out

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Stumped

Question 30

Which type of bowler uses a spinning motion to deliver the ball?

Accepted Answer

Spin bowler

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Pace bowler

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Seam bowler

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Swing bowler

Question 31

What is the designated area where batters stand to face the bowler?

Accepted Answer

Crease

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Pitch

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Wicket

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Stumps

Question 32

Which fielder is positioned in the slips region to catch balls hit in that area?

Accepted Answer

Slip fielder

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Wicket-keeper

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Cover fielder

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Point fielder

Question 33

Who makes decisions and enforces the rules throughout the game?

Accepted Answer

Umpire

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Scorer

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Captain

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Coach

Question 34

Which option is NOT a type of boundary?

Accepted Answer

Wicket

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Four

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Six

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Two

Question 35

When the batting team loses all 10 wickets, what is the term used to describe this situation?

Accepted Answer

All out

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Innings break

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Declare

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Tie

Question 36

What is the primary piece of equipment used by batters to hit the ball?

Accepted Answer

Bat

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Ball

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Stumps

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Wickets

Question 37

Who leads and manages the fielding team on the field?

Accepted Answer

Captain

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Umpire

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Wicket-keeper

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Coach

Question 38

In cricket, why are fielders placed close to the batter?

Accepted Answer

To protect the wicket from being hit by the batter's shots.

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To encourage the batter to take more risks.

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To allow the bowler to bowl faster.

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To distract the batter with noise and movement.

Question 39

Where are slip fielders typically positioned in a cricket match?

Accepted Answer

Behind the wicketkeeper, towards the off-side

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Close to the batter at short cover

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On the boundary line at deep square leg

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Directly in front of the batter, known as the silly point

Question 40

Which bowling delivery bends in the air, making it tricky for batters to hit?

Accepted Answer

Spin

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Fastball

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Swing

Question 41

In cricket, which fielder stands behind the stumps and attempts to stump the batter?

Accepted Answer

Wicket-keeper

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Bowler

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Slip fielder

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Long-off fielder

Question 42

Who delivers the ball to the batter?

Accepted Answer

Bowler

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Batsman

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Fielder

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Umpire

Question 43

What is the primary objective for the fielding team?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the opposing team from scoring runs

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To hit as many fours and sixes as possible

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To win the toss and choose to bat first

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To rotate bowlers frequently

Question 44

Who has the ultimate say in decisions on the field?

Accepted Answer

Umpire

Answer

Wicket-keeper

Answer

Bowler

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Captain

Question 45

What happens when a batter hits the ball into the air and it is caught by a fielder?

Accepted Answer

They are dismissed from the game.

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They rotate strike with their partner

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They score a boundary

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They earn an extra ball

Question 46

Which fielder is positioned behind the stumps to catch the ball from the bowler?

Accepted Answer

Wicket-keeper

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Fine leg

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Slip

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Gully

Question 47

What is the highest number of runs that can be scored off a single ball?

Accepted Answer

6

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4

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2

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8

Question 48

What is the term for an over where the bowler does not concede any runs?

Accepted Answer

Maiden over

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Double

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Century

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Hat-trick

Question 49

Which player attempts to hit the bowled ball?

Accepted Answer

Batter

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Fielder

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Umpire

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Bowler

Question 50

What is the marked area on the pitch where batters take their stance?

Accepted Answer

Crease

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Pitch

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Outfield

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Boundary

Question 51

Which type of bowler bowls the ball with a fast-paced, overarm action?

Accepted Answer

Fast bowler

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Medium pacer

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Off-spinner

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Leg-spinner

Question 52

Which method of dismissal occurs when a batter is caught out by a fielder?

Accepted Answer

Caught

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Leg Before Wicket (LBW)

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Run out

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Bowled

Question 53

Which fielder is stationed behind the batter to catch missed balls?

Accepted Answer

Wicket-keeper

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First slip

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Cover

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Long-on

Question 54

What is the name of the area where fielders are positioned outside the inner circle?

Accepted Answer

Outfield

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Boundary line

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Infield

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Batting crease

Question 55

Which umpire indicates boundaries and no-balls?

Accepted Answer

Square leg umpire

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Bowler's end umpire

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Neutral umpire

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Third umpire

Question 56

What term is used to describe a shot that crosses the boundary rope for four runs?

Accepted Answer

Four

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Six

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Two

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Wicket

Question 57

What is the name of the break between innings?

Accepted Answer

Interval

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Over

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Day

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Session