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Test Your Cricket I.Q.
 

Are you a cricket whiz? Take this fun self-test to find out!
Answer these 10 questions and see if you're ready for the cricket pitch. At the end of the quiz, you'll be given your score. Good luck!

1. How many players are on a cricket team?
15
12
11
6
 
2. How many balls in an over?
4
5
6
8
 
3. How many umpires stand on the field during play?
1
2
3
4
 
4. What material is a cricket bat primarily made of?
Aluminium
Titanium
Carbon fiber
Willow wood
 
5. What is the greatest number of runs that can be scored off one hit, in normal circumstances?
8
6
4
2
 
6. There are two wickets on a cricket pitch.
True
False
 
7. The bowler may not bend his elbow when bowling the ball.
True
False
 
8. The batter is allowed to touch the ball with his hands.
True
False
 
9. After leaving the bowler's hand, the ball can bounce as many as two times before reaching the batsman.
True
False
 
10. The fielding team must first appeal to the umpire by asking "How's that?" when they think they've got the batsman out. Otherwise, he's not out.
True
False
 

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