deck Flashcards
What is the primary objective of a cricket match?
To score more runs than the opposing team.
How many players are on a cricket team?
11 players.
True or False: A cricket match can end in a draw.
True.
What is the term for a bowler delivering the ball?
Bowling.
Fill in the blank: The area where cricket is played is called a _____ .
Pitch.
What is the length of a standard cricket pitch?
22 yards.
What are the two main formats of limited-overs cricket?
One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 (T20).
Who is known as the ‘Master Blaster’ in cricket?
Sachin Tendulkar.
What is the role of the wicketkeeper?
To catch the ball behind the stumps and dismiss batsmen.
What does LBW stand for in cricket?
Leg Before Wicket.
In cricket, how many runs are awarded for hitting the ball over the boundary on the full?
Six runs.
What is the maximum number of overs in a One Day International match?
50 overs.
Name the governing body for international cricket.
International Cricket Council (ICC).
True or False: A batsman can be run out if the ball hits the stumps while he is out of his crease.
True.
What is the term for when a bowler dismisses a batsman without the ball touching the bat?
Bowled.
What are the two types of cricket balls used in professional matches?
Red ball and white ball.
Fill in the blank: The player who captains the team is called the _____ .
Captain.
What is a ‘century’ in cricket?
When a batsman scores 100 runs in a single innings.
How many points are awarded for a win in the ICC World Cup group stage?
2 points.
What is the role of an all-rounder in cricket?
To contribute with both bat and ball.
What does ‘duck’ mean in cricket?
When a batsman is out without scoring any runs.
True or False: A fielder can catch the ball after it bounces to dismiss a batsman.
False.
What is the purpose of the third umpire in cricket?
To assist the on-field umpires with decisions using video technology.
Name the three formats of international cricket.
Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 (T20).
What is ‘swing bowling’?
A technique where the bowler makes the ball move in the air.
What does the term ‘follow-on’ mean?
When the team batting second is asked to bat again after trailing by a certain number of runs.
