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. bangladesh

  2. india

  3. south africa

  4. australia

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

The first ICC Knock Out Trophy, commonly known as the 'Mini World Cup', was held in Bangladesh in 1998. This tournament featured the top eight cricketing nations competing in a knockout format at Dhaka.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Bermunda

  2. South Africa

  3. Hongkok

  4. Srilanka

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

India's highest ODI total was 418/5 scored against Bermuda in the 2007 World Cup (19 overs match). This was during the group stage. However, in full 50-over matches, India's highest is 414/7 vs Australia (2013) or potentially Sri Lanka. The question likely refers to the Bermuda match given the options.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. India

  2. New zealand

  3. South africa

  4. Zimbabwe

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

South Africa won this triangular cricket series held in Durban in February 1997. As the host nation, they defeated the other participating teams (likely India and New Zealand or Zimbabwe based on the options) to claim the title in their home conditions.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Australia

  2. Pakistan

  3. India

  4. Newzealand

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

Abdur Rehman is a Pakistani left-arm spin bowler who represented Pakistan in international cricket, including ICC events. He played as a spin specialist and was part of Pakistan's cricket setup during various World Cup campaigns.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Australia

  2. Pakistan

  3. India

  4. Newzealand

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

Martin Guptill is a New Zealand opening batsman known for his aggressive batting. He has been a key player for New Zealand in multiple ICC World Cups (2011, 2015, 2019) and holds the record for highest individual World Cup score (237*).

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. South Africa

  2. Engaland

  3. West Indies

  4. Bangladesh

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

Colin Ingram is a South African cricketer who has represented South Africa in international cricket, including World Cup matches. He was part of South Africa's ODI squad and has played in ICC tournaments for South Africa.