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 general knowledge sports
  1. Sri lanka

  2. Australia

  3. South Africa

  4. Newzealand

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

South Africa holds the record for the highest successful run-chase in ODI cricket. They chased down 434/4 against Australia in 2006 at Johannesburg, which was the highest first innings total at that time. This iconic match featured Herschelle Gibbs's 175 off 111 balls. Australia has also been involved in high-scoring chases but not the highest. Sri Lanka has chased high totals but not the record.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Canada

  2. Zimbabwe

  3. Namibia

  4. Pakistan

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Zimbabwe holds the record for the lowest innings total in ODI cricket, being dismissed for just 35 runs against Sri Lanka in 2004 at Harare. This is the lowest completed innings in ODI history. Canada has scored low totals but not the record. Pakistan has been bowled out for low scores but not the lowest. Namibia has also had low scores but higher than Zimbabwe's 35.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. pakistan

  2. india

  3. new zealand

  4. england

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Australia defeated New Zealand in the final of the 2010 ICC Women's World Cup held in India. This was Australia's fifth title and they continued their dominance in women's cricket. The tournament was played from March 7 to April 5, 2010, with Australia winning by 3 runs in a closely fought final.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. south korea

  2. india

  3. none of above

  4. india-south korea joint winner

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The 2010 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup ended with India and South Korea being declared joint winners after the final was abandoned due to heavy rain. This was the first time in the tournament's history that teams shared the title. Both teams had advanced to the final after winning their respective semifinal matches.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. India-Southafrica

  2. India-Australia

  3. India-Pakistan

  4. India-Srilanka

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Titan Cup 1996 final was played between India and South Africa. India won this final, with Sachin Tendulkar scoring a brilliant century. This was a tri-series also involving Australia, but India faced South Africa in the final match at Bangalore.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Canada

  2. Zimbabwe

  3. UAE

  4. Kenya

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Zimbabwe holds the record for the lowest ODI score of 35 all out, against Sri Lanka in Harare in 2004. This shameful record came against Sri Lanka's potent bowling attack. Canada has made low scores but not this record. UAE and Kenya have had their struggles but 35 remains the record low.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. West Indies

  2. Australia

  3. None

  4. England

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Cricket was played in only one Olympic Games - Paris 1900. Only two teams participated (Great Britain and France), so only Gold and Silver medals were awarded. Great Britain won Gold, France won Silver, and no Bronze medal was awarded because there were no other competing nations.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. 1992 & England

  2. 1987 & West Indies

  3. 1987 & India

  4. 1992 & New Zealand

  5. 1987 & Pakistan

  6. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
F Correct answer
Explanation

Australia won their first World Cup in 1987, beating England by 7 runs in the final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. None of the options A-E correctly state this fact, making 'None of the above' the correct answer.