Cricket Rules and Terminology Quiz
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Which of the following is true about cricket?

  • There are 10 players on each team
  • There are 9 players on each team
  • There are 11 players on each team (correct)
  • There are 12 players on each team

How is a batter dismissed in cricket?

  • By catching the ball after it hits the ground
  • By hitting the ball out of the field
  • By running between the wickets
  • By hitting a wicket with the ball (correct)

What happens when ten batters have been dismissed in cricket?

  • The game ends
  • The fielding side wins
  • The batting side wins
  • The teams swap roles (correct)

How long is the pitch in cricket?

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Who adjudicates the game of cricket?

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Cricket players per team

There are eleven players on each cricket team.

Batter dismissal method

A batter is out when the ball hits the wicket while they are batting.

Ten batters dismissed

When ten batters are dismissed, the teams swap roles; the batting team becomes the fielding team and vice versa.

Cricket pitch length

The cricket pitch is 22 yards long.

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Cricket game officials

Two umpires determine the outcome in cricket.

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Cricket Teams

Two teams compete in cricket.

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Match duration

The length of a cricket match depends on the match type.

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Scoring

The scoring in a cricket match depends on runs and wickets.

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Role swap details

Swap means one team fields and the other bats.

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Wicket

Set of three wooden stumps with two bails on top in the middle of the pitch.

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Study Notes

Cricket Basics

  • There are several ways a batter can be dismissed in cricket, including bowled, lbw, caught, stumped, run out, and hit wicket.
  • When ten batters have been dismissed, the innings is over and the teams switch roles, i.e., the batting team starts fielding and vice versa.
  • The pitch in cricket is 22 yards (20.12 meters) long.
  • The game of cricket is adjudicated by two on-field umpires, assisted by a reserve umpire and a fourth umpire who helps with television replays and other technology.

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Test your knowledge of cricket rules and terminology with this quiz! From understanding how runs are scored to knowing the various positions on the field, this quiz will challenge your cricket knowledge. Put your batting and bowling skills to the test and see if you can hit a six with your answers!

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