General Awareness

Cricket History and Tournaments

1,827 Questions

Test your knowledge of cricket history, including ICC tournaments, World Cup records, and notable player achievements. These general awareness questions are frequently asked in sports sections of competitive exams. Practice identifying historical match outcomes, team records, and award winners.

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Cricket History and Tournaments Questions

Multiple choice

The first One-day international cricket match was played in

  1. 1979

  2. 1975

  3. 1971

  4. 1969
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The first ODI (One Day International) cricket match was played on January 5, 1971, between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This match was arranged after a Test match was abandoned due to rain, and it marked the beginning of a new format in cricket. The 1975 date marks the first World Cup, while 1979 was when the World Cup was held in England.

Multiple choice

Which country holds the world record of scoring 443 runs in ODI.

  1. Sri Lanka

  2. South Africa

  3. West Indies

  4. India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sri Lanka holds the world record for the highest ODI team total of 443 runs, scored against Netherlands in 2006. This record-breaking innings featured centuries from Sanath Jayasuriya and Kumar Sangakkara.

Multiple choice

In which year did India win its first Cricket World Cup?

  1. 1979

  2. 1983

  3. 1992

  4. 1996
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

India won its first Cricket World Cup in 1983, defeating the West Indies in the final at Lord's on June 25, 1983. Under the captaincy of Kapil Dev, India scored 183 runs and then bowled out the mighty West Indies for 140, with Mohinder Amarnath and Madan Lal being the key bowlers. This victory revolutionized cricket in India.

Multiple choice

Against which team did India play its first official cricket Test match?

  1. Australia

  2. South Africa

  3. England

  4. Sri Lanka
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

India played its first official Test match against England in 1932 at Lord's Cricket Ground. This match marked India's debut in Test cricket, which is the longest form of the game. England was the first team to officially play Test cricket against India, making option C correct.

Multiple choice

Azharuddin played his last one-day match against

  1. Pakistan

  2. Bangladesh

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. South Africa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mohammad Azharuddin played his last ODI match against Pakistan in 2000 during the Sharjah Champions Trophy. This was the final match of his international career.