Only A True Cricket Fan Can Pass This World Cup Quiz
Facts and Figures of the world cup - Challenge yourself this world cup if you are a true cricket fan.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Against which team did India score its highest world cup total ever?
Explanation
India scored 413 / 5 in year 2007 against bermuda and holds 257 run victory is also a recod victory.Rate this question:
- 2.
Which country holds the most record partnerships in World cup?
- A.
Srilanka
- B.
Australia
- C.
India
- D.
England
Correct Answer
C. IndiaExplanation
India holds second wicket (Ganguly / Dravid), Third wicket (Dravid / Tendulkar) & Ninth (Kapil / Kirmani)Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the new referral system that is introduced in this world cup?
Correct Answer
DRS
Decision Review SystemExplanation
It will be used to review controversial decisions made by onfield umpires in cases of batsman being or not being dismissed.
This is presently being used in Test cricket on an experimental basis..
It will be used in 4 Quarter fianls, 2 semifinals and final only 7 matches.Rate this question:
- 4.
How much money will be awarded to the winner of 2011 world cup team?
- A.
10 million dollar
- B.
4 million dollar
- C.
2.4 million dollar
Correct Answer
B. 4 million dollarExplanation
The winner of the 2011 World Cup team will be awarded 4 million dollars.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Herschelle Gibbs hit six sixes in an over against which country bowler in ICC world cup?
- A.
Ireland
- B.
Canada
- C.
Bangladesh
- D.
Netherlands
Correct Answer
D. NetherlandsExplanation
Bowler name is Daan van Bunge is the first bowler to be hit for six sixes in an over.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which player held the record for fastest World Cup hundred till year 2003?
Correct Answer
John Davison
Davison
JohnExplanation
Canadian batsman hit fastest hundered off 67 balls against west indies in year 2003. Later Hayden broke his record in 2007.Rate this question:
- 7.
Which player holds the record for maximum appearances in cricket world cup history?
Correct Answer
Javed Miandad
MiandadExplanation
Six times he has played in the world cup torunaments.Rate this question:
- 8.
Which country holds the record for most consecutive losses without single victory in the world cup?
- A.
Zimbabwe
- B.
Bangladesh
- C.
Canada
- D.
England
Correct Answer
A. ZimbabweExplanation
It has played in every edition since 1983 but has never made to semi finals.
18 matches between 1983 - 1992 all the game was lost without any victory.Rate this question:
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- 9.
First Men's cricket World Cup was held in 1975...but when was the first women's cricket world cup held in England?
- A.
1970
- B.
1973
- C.
1975
- D.
1977
Correct Answer
B. 1973Explanation
The first women's cricket World Cup was held in 1973 in England.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which number 11 batsman added record 64 runs partnership for last wicket and lead West indies to one wicket thrilling win?
Correct Answer
Andy Roberts
RobertsExplanation
He scored 24 runs with wicket keeper deryck muray against pakistan.Rate this question:
- 11.
At which ground, Kapil Dev scored his 175 against Zimbabwe?
Correct Answer
Tunbridge Wells
TunbridgeExplanation
Tunbridge wells at kent (That was the only match played at that ground)Rate this question:
- 12.
Which player took the first world cup hat-trick ?
Correct Answer
Chetan sharmaExplanation
Against new-zealand at nagpurRate this question:
- 13.
Which player was the leading run scorer in 1999 world cup?
Correct Answer
Rahul Dravid
DravidExplanation
He scored 461 runs with 2 centuries and 3 fifties in 8 matches.Rate this question:
- 14.
Who is the captain of team Canada?
Correct Answer
Ashish Bagai
Ashish
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