General Awareness

Cricket History and Facts

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Sports and Cricket History questions test your knowledge of players, major tournaments, and historical sports records. This includes cricket milestones, hockey league facts, and archery scores. Regular practice ensures better scores in the general awareness section of exams.

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Cricket History and Facts Questions

Multiple choice

Which Delhi Capitals bowler took the most wickets?

  1. Ishant Sharma

  2. Mukesh Kumar

  3. Khaleel Ahmed

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

Mukesh Kumar was the pick of the bowlers for Delhi Capitals, claiming 3 wickets for just 14 runs in his 2.3 overs.

Multiple choice

Who was the Player of the Match?

  1. Rishabh Pant

  2. Mukesh Kumar

  3. Jake Fraser-McGurk

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

Rishabh Pant's exceptional performance, including 2 stumpings, 2 catches, and an unbeaten 16 runs, earned him the Player of the Match award.

Multiple choice

How many runs did Rashid Khan score for Gujarat Titans?

  1. 12

  2. 24

  3. 31

  4. 42
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Rashid Khan top-scored for Gujarat Titans with a valiant 31 runs off 24 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six.

Multiple choice

Which Gujarat Titans player made his IPL debut in this match?

  1. Sandeep Warrier

  2. Mohit Sharma

  3. Noor Ahmad

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

Sandeep Warrier, a right-arm fast-medium bowler, made his IPL debut for Gujarat Titans in this match.

Multiple choice

How many sixes did Jake Fraser-McGurk hit in his innings?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

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

Jake Fraser-McGurk smashed 2 sixes during his quickfire innings of 20 runs off just 10 balls.

Multiple choice

Who was the Impact Player substitution for Gujarat Titans?

  1. Shahrukh Khan

  2. Sai Kishore

  3. Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore

  4. Darshan Nalkande
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarat Titans used their Impact Player option to bring in Shahrukh Khan as a batting reinforcement in the 9th over.

Multiple choice

Who took the catch to dismiss Prithvi Shaw?

  1. Abhinav Manohar

  2. David Miller

  3. Shubman Gill

  4. Spencer Johnson
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Prithvi Shaw's shot was caught by Spencer Johnson at midwicket off Sandeep Warrier's bowling.

Multiple choice

In which over did Delhi Capitals win the match?

  1. 8th over

  2. 9th over

  3. 10th over

  4. 11th over
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Delhi Capitals chased down the target swiftly, securing victory in just 8.5 overs, which is the 9th over of the innings.

Multiple choice

How many runs did Delhi Capitals win by?

  1. 4 wickets

  2. 5 wickets

  3. 6 wickets

  4. 7 wickets
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Delhi Capitals achieved a comprehensive victory, winning the match by 6 wickets with 67 balls remaining.

Multiple choice

Who won the toss and elected to field first in the match?

  1. Mumbai Indians

  2. Punjab Kings
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to field first, hoping to restrict Mumbai Indians to a low score.

Multiple choice

Who was the Player of the Match for their exceptional bowling performance?

  1. Jasprit Bumrah

  2. Gerald Coetzee

  3. Suryakumar Yadav
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Jasprit Bumrah was awarded Player of the Match for his crucial wickets, taking 3 wickets for 21 runs and turning the tide in Mumbai's favor.

Multiple choice

Which Mumbai Indians batsman scored a half-century, anchoring their innings?

  1. Rohit Sharma

  2. Suryakumar Yadav

  3. Tilak Varma
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Suryakumar Yadav played a vital role in Mumbai's innings, scoring a well-paced 78 runs off 53 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes.

Multiple choice

How many runs did Ashutosh Sharma score for Punjab Kings, showcasing his power-hitting skills?

  1. 41

  2. 61

  3. 75
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Ashutosh Sharma impressed with his explosive batting, smashing 61 runs off just 28 balls, including 2 fours and 7 sixes, and keeping Punjab in the chase.

Multiple choice

Who opened the batting for Punjab Kings in a surprising tactical move?

  1. Sam Curran

  2. Prabhsimran Singh

  3. Liam Livingstone
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In a surprising move, Sam Curran opened the batting for Punjab Kings, demonstrating his versatility and leadership.

Multiple choice

Which Punjab Kings player was dismissed for a duck by Jasprit Bumrah in the first over?

  1. Prabhsimran Singh

  2. Rilee Rossouw

  3. Liam Livingstone
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Prabhsimran Singh was dismissed for a duck by Jasprit Bumrah in the first over, giving Mumbai an early breakthrough.