Cricket Stadiums and Records Quiz

The first international cricket match was indeed between the USA and Canada in 1844, played in New York, and Canada won by 23 runs. This historic match marked the beginning of international cricket.

This is a highly time-sensitive question referring to a specific Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe match. Without the match date, this cannot be verified from general knowledge. Such questions become obsolete quickly.

This question refers to a specific Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe match. Without the match date, the score cannot be verified from general cricket records. Such questions have very limited shelf-life.

This question asks about Tharanga's score in a specific Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe match. Without knowing which match is referenced, the answer cannot be verified from general cricket knowledge.

Shere Bangla National Stadium is located in Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is the premier cricket venue of Bangladesh and has hosted numerous international matches. The other options are in different countries: Kandy (Sri Lanka), Motera (India), and Chennai (India).

MA Chidambaram Stadium, commonly known as Chepauk, is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest cricket stadiums in India and the home ground for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. The other options are in different cities: Mirpur (Dhaka, Bangladesh), Hambantota (Sri Lanka), and Nagpur (India).

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium is located in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. It was built for the 2011 Cricket World Cup and named after the former Sri Lankan president. The other options are: Mohali (India), Mirpur (Bangladesh), and Chennai (India).

Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium, commonly known as the Motera Stadium, is located in Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is the world's largest cricket stadium by seating capacity. The other options are in different cities: Chennai (India), Colombo (Sri Lanka), and Nagpur (India).

Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, commonly known as the Jamtha Stadium, is located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. It is the home ground for the Vidarbha cricket team and has hosted international matches. The other options are in different cities: Delhi (India), Bengaluru (India), and Kandy (Sri Lanka).

Feroz Shah Kotla stadium is located in Delhi, India. It is one of the oldest cricket stadiums in India and has hosted numerous international matches including Test, ODI, and T20 games since 1883.

R. Premadasa Stadium is located in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is the premier cricket venue in Sri Lanka and has hosted many international matches including World Cup games since 1986.

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is located in Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore), India. It is owned by the Karnataka State Cricket Association and serves as the home ground for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.

Punjab Cricket Association Stadium is located in Mohali, Punjab, India. It is also known as the Mohali Stadium and is one of the premier cricket venues in northern India, hosting international matches since 1993.

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is located in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is situated in the hill country of central Sri Lanka and has hosted international matches since 2010, including games during the 2011 World Cup.

The statement is false. Anil Kumble was not the first bowler to take 10 wickets in an innings - Jim Laker of England took 10 for 53 against Australia in 1956, nearly 40 years before Kumble's 10 for 74 against Pakistan in 1999. Kumble is only the second bowler in Test history to achieve this feat.

The statement is false. While Shoaib Akhtar did dismiss Sachin Tendulkar twice in the 90s, he is not the only bowler to do so. Other bowlers have also dismissed Sachin when he was in the 90s. The claim of uniqueness makes the statement false.

As of early 2025, India had never won the ICC Champions Trophy. They reached finals in 2000 (lost to New Zealand) and 2017 (lost to Pakistan), but never won the tournament. The statement is true. The Champions Trophy was discontinued after 2017, making this a permanent record.

The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup final was indeed held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 2, 2011. India defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in this historic match, with captain MS Dhoni hitting the winning six. The stadium was renovated specifically for this tournament, making it a landmark venue in cricketing history.