Mastering Runs, Wickets, and Boundaries: A Comprehensive Guide to Cricket Scoring

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a boundary type in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Wide

Answer

Four

Answer

Six

Answer

Two

Question 2

Who is responsible for umpiring a cricket match?

Accepted Answer

Umpire

Answer

Referee

Answer

Judge

Answer

Scorer

Question 3

Which of these is not a method of dismissing a batsman?

Accepted Answer

Hit wicket

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Bowled

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Caught

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Run out

Question 4

What is the name of the area outside the inner circle where fielders stand?

Accepted Answer

Outfield

Answer

Infield

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Boundary

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Crease

Question 5

What is the term used to describe when a batsman is dismissed by having their wicket hit by the ball?

Accepted Answer

Bowled

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Caught

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LBW

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Stumped

Question 6

What type of boundary involves the ball crossing the boundary rope after bouncing at least once?

Accepted Answer

Over boundary

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Boundary four

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Six

Answer

No boundary

Question 7

which is NOT a dismissal method in Cricket?

Accepted Answer

Timed out

Answer

Bowled

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Leg before wicket

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Stumped

Question 8

Which type of delivery in cricket involves the bowler making the ball curve?

Accepted Answer

Curveball

Answer

Fastball

Answer

Slider

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Changeup

Question 9

What is the primary goal of the fielding team in cricket?

Accepted Answer

To dismiss batters

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To score runs

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To catch the ball

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To prevent boundaries

Question 10

Who is responsible for overseeing the game and making decisions?

Accepted Answer

Umpire

Answer

Referee

Answer

Coach

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Captain

Question 11

Which type of run is scored when the batter hits the ball and runs to the opposite end of the pitch before it is fielded?

Accepted Answer

Single

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Boundary

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Double

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Triple

Question 12

What is the name of the person responsible for umpiring a cricket match?

Accepted Answer

Umpire

Answer

Referee

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Judge

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Official

Question 13

Which of the following is the term used when a batsman is dismissed after hitting the ball twice?

Accepted Answer

Hit wicket

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Stumped

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Caught

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Bowled

Question 14

What type of boundary is awarded when the ball crosses the boundary without touching the ground?

Accepted Answer

Six

Answer

Four

Answer

Overthrow

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No ball

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a method of dismissing a batsman in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Fielder's choice

Answer

Bowled

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Caught

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Run out

Question 16

What is the boundary called when the ball is hit over the boundary on the full?

Accepted Answer

Six

Answer

Four

Answer

Overthrow

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No ball

Question 17

In a cricket match, how do runs, wickets, and boundaries collectively influence the outcome?

Accepted Answer

Runs primarily determine the score, wickets restrict runs, and boundaries boost the score.

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Runs and boundaries are equally important, while wickets only limit runs.

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Wickets are crucial for winning, runs and boundaries are secondary.

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Runs, wickets, and boundaries are unrelated and do not impact the game.

Question 18

How does a bowler's delivery speed influence the batsman's shot selection?

Accepted Answer

Slower deliveries allow batsmen more time to react and play attacking shots.

Accepted Answer

Faster deliveries restrict batsmen's shot selection, favoring defensive play.

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Delivery speed has no significant impact on a batsman's shot selection.

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Batsmen prefer faster deliveries as they provide an opportunity for big hits.

Question 19

In cricket, when does a boundary occur?

Accepted Answer

When the ball reaches the boundary without bouncing

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When the bowler delivers a wide ball

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When the ball hits the wicket

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When the batter runs between the wickets

Question 20

When a batter hits the ball and it crosses the boundary after bouncing on the ground, how many runs are awarded?

Accepted Answer

Four runs

Answer

Six runs

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No runs

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Two runs

Question 21

Which of the following is a way to dismiss a batter in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Bowled

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Drawn

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Hit

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Scored

Question 22

How many balls make up an over in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Six

Answer

Eight

Answer

Ten

Answer

Four

Question 23

What is the term for a batter who scores 100 runs?

Accepted Answer

Century

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Triple century

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Double century

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Half-century

Question 24

How many wickets fall when a batter is caught out?

Accepted Answer

One

Answer

Three

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Four

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Two

Question 25

Is there a limit to the number of runs a batter can score in an innings?

Accepted Answer

No, there is no limit.

Answer

150 runs

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100 runs

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200 runs

Question 26

What is the term for a bowler who takes five wickets in an innings?

Accepted Answer

Five-wicket haul

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Double hat-trick

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Hat-trick

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Ten-wicket haul

Question 27

What is the name for dismissing a batsman by hitting their wickets with the ball?

Accepted Answer

Bowled

Answer

Leg Before Wicket (LBW)

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Run Out

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Caught

Question 28

How many runs are scored when the ball goes over the boundary without touching the ground?

Accepted Answer

Six

Answer

Four

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Two

Question 29

If a batsman is caught out, how many runs does their team get?

Accepted Answer

Zero

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Two

Answer

One

Answer

Four

Question 30

Which of these is NOT a way a batsman can get out in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Hitting the ball for a boundary

Answer

Being run out

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Being bowled

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Being caught

Question 31

What is the area called where the batsman stands to hit the ball?

Accepted Answer

Crease

Answer

Boundary

Answer

Outfield

Answer

Pitch

Question 32

How many wickets are there on a cricket field?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

Four

Answer

Three

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One

Question 33

What is the most common way to score runs in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Running between the wickets

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Hitting a boundary

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Bowling a batsman out

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Being caught out

Question 34

What do we call the batsman who is not currently hitting the ball?

Accepted Answer

Non-striker

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Bowler

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Fielder

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Umpire

Question 35

Which of these is a way a batsman can get out by hitting the ball twice?

Accepted Answer

Double Hit

Answer

Timed Out

Answer

Leg Before Wicket (LBW)

Answer

Handled the Ball

Question 36

If a batsman hits the ball over the boundary without it touching the ground, how many runs are scored?

Accepted Answer

6 runs

Answer

4 runs

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2 runs

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1 run

Question 37

What happens when a batsman hits the ball over the boundary after it bounces once?

Accepted Answer

4 runs are scored.

Answer

The batsman is out.

Answer

The game ends in a tie.

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6 runs are scored.

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a way a batsman can get out in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Hitting the ball twice

Answer

Caught

Answer

Run Out

Answer

Bowled

Question 39

What happens if the bails are knocked off the stumps while the batsman is in the crease and the ball is in play?

Accepted Answer

The batsman is out if they are not grounded.

Answer

The batsman automatically scores runs.

Answer

The fielding team is penalized.

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The game is paused for a break.

Question 40

If a batsman runs two complete runs before the fielder gets the ball back, how many runs are scored?

Accepted Answer

2 runs

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4 runs

Answer

6 runs

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1 run

Question 41

What is a 'wide' in cricket?

Accepted Answer

A ball bowled too far away from the batsman.

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When a fielder drops a catch.

Answer

When the batsman hits the ball over the boundary for six runs.

Question 42

How many legal deliveries does a bowler have to bowl in one over?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

10

Answer

8

Answer

4

Question 43

If the wicket-keeper dislodges the bails while the batsman is running and the batsman isn't grounded, what is this dismissal called?

Accepted Answer

Run out

Answer

Caught

Answer

Leg Before Wicket

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Bowled

Question 44

What does it mean to 'rotate the strike' in cricket?

Accepted Answer

The batsmen switch ends by running a single run.

Answer

The fielding team changes their positions.

Answer

The bowler switches bowling ends.

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a factor that directly impacts the number of runs scored on a single shot in cricket?

Accepted Answer

The color of the batsman's uniform

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The placement of the fielders

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The power and timing of the batsman's shot

Question 46

A batsman hits the ball over the boundary rope without it bouncing. How many runs are scored?

Accepted Answer

6 runs

Answer

4 runs

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3 runs

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1 run

Question 47

Which of these is NOT a way to get a batsman out in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Hitting a six

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Caught

Answer

Bowled

Answer

Leg Before Wicket (LBW)

Question 48

A batsman is dismissed when the bowler hits the wickets directly with the ball. This dismissal is called:

Accepted Answer

Bowled

Answer

Run Out

Answer

Caught

Answer

Leg Before Wicket (LBW)

Question 49

A batsman is out when the fielder catches the ball before it bounces. This dismissal is called:

Accepted Answer

Caught

Answer

Leg Before Wicket (LBW)

Answer

Run Out

Answer

Bowled

Question 50

If a batsman runs between the wickets, and the fielder throws the ball to the wicket-keeper, who removes the bails before the batsman reaches the crease, the batsman is:

Accepted Answer

Run Out

Answer

Caught

Answer

Bowled

Answer

Leg Before Wicket (LBW)

Question 51

A team scores 150 runs in their innings.  How many runs do they need to score in the next innings to win if the other team scores 140 runs?

Accepted Answer

11 runs

Answer

15 runs

Answer

10 runs

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12 runs

Question 52

If a batsman hits the ball for a boundary and then runs for a single, how many runs are scored in total?

Accepted Answer

5 runs

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4 runs

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6 runs

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3 runs

Question 53

In a cricket match, the team batting first scores 180 runs. The team batting second needs to score ____ runs to win.

Accepted Answer

181 runs

Answer

170 runs

Answer

180 runs

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179 runs