Cricket General Knowledge
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Which team won the first ever t20i World Cup?

  • India (correct)
  • England
  • West Indies
  • Australia

    • Who holds the record for the most runs in World Cup history?

  • Sachin Tendulkar (correct)
  • Shane Warne
  • Brian Lara
  • Glenn McGrath

    • What is the name of the iconic cricket ground in London known as the 'Home of Cricket'?

  • Lord's Cricket ground (correct)
  • Eden Gardens
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground
  • The Oval

    • How many wickets has Glenn McGrath taken in the Cricket World Cup?

    <p>71</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the tournament played every four years?

    <p>World Cup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which team has won two T20 World Cup titles?

    <p>West Indies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the iconic cricket ground in Australia?

    <p>Melbourne Cricket Ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the cricket ground in Kolkata, India?

    <p>Eden Gardens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which century did the earliest known reference to cricket as a game played in England date back?

    <p>16th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many players are typically on each team in a cricket game?

    <p>11 players</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country hosted the first Cricket World Cup in 1975?

    <p>England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the shortest format of cricket?

    <p>Twenty20 internationals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was the first international match between England and Canada held?

    <p>1844</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ranking of cricket in terms of popularity among sports?

    <p>Second-most popular sport in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was the first Test Match between Australia and England held?

    <p>1877</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the longest format of cricket?

    <p>Test cricket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overview of Cricket

    • Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players each.
    • It is the second-most popular sport in the world, behind football.
    • It originated in England and spread across the British Commonwealth.

    History of Cricket

    • The earliest known reference to cricket dates back to the 16th century in England.
    • The first international match between England and Canada took place in 1844.
    • The first Test Match between Australia and England was held in 1877.

    Formats of Cricket

    • Cricket has multiple formats, including Test cricket, One-day internationals (ODIs), and twenty20 internationals.
    • Each format has its own specific set of rules and regulations.

    Famous Cricket Players

    • Cricket has produced famous cricketers in different formats.

    Cricket General Knowledge About World Cup

    • The first Cricket World Cup was held in 1975 in England.
    • The World Cup is held every four years.

    World Cup Winners (ODI)

    • A list of top teams that won the one-day international World Cup.

    World Cup Winners (T20i)

    • The first ever T20i World Cup was won by team India.
    • England and the West Indies both dominated this format and won two titles each.

    World Cup Batting and Bowling Records (ODI)

    • Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most runs in World Cup history.
    • Glenn McGrath holds the record for the most wickets taken in the Cricket World Cup with 71 wickets.

    Cricket Grounds

    • Lord's Cricket ground in London is known as the "Home of Cricket" and has been hosting international cricket since 1884.
    • Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Australia is one of the biggest cricket grounds in the world.
    • Eden Gardens, Kolkata is India's oldest cricket ground and the most intimidating venue in the sport.
    • The Oval, London is where the first ever Test match was held.

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