Cricket MCQs with Answers
Between which two countries is the Ashes cricket series contested?
- A. New Zealand & South Africa
- B. Australia & England
- C. Pakistan & India
- D. Sri Lanka & Bangladesh
In which year was the four-ball over replaced by a five-ball over in cricket?
- A. 1888
- B. 1889
- C. 1890
- D. 1891
When did international cricket adopt the six-ball over as standard?
- A. 1900
- B. 1904
- C. 1975
- D. 1980
The first officially recognized Test match took place in 1877 between England and which opponent?
- A. New Zealand
- B. West Indies
- C. Australia
- D. South Africa
Who is commonly referred to as the 'Father of Cricket' for his influence on the game's development?
- A. W.G. Grace
- B. Jack Hobbs
- C. Richard Vavae
- D. None of the above
Which country is credited with originating the sport of cricket?
- A. England
- B. Australia
- C. New Zealand
- D. India
In which year did Australia and England first compete in an Ashes series?
- A. 1880
- B. 1882
- C. 1884
- D. 1886
Which team emerged victorious in that first Ashes Test at The Oval in 1882?
- A. Australia
- B. England
- C. Drawn
- D. South Africa
Which nation became the third to play Test cricket, making its debut in 1889?
- A. New Zealand
- B. South Africa
- C. West Indies
- D. India
How many deliveries made up an over in most cricket matches prior to standardization in the 20th century?
- A. Four
- B. Five
- C. Six
- D. Eight
In which month did the inaugural Ashes match occur at The Oval, giving rise to the series name?
- A. June
- B. July
- C. August
- D. September
The phrase 'agricultural shot' is a slang term used in which sport?
- A. Hockey
- B. Polo
- C. Cricket
- D. Tennis
Which side claimed victory in that first Test match of 1877?
- A. Australia
- B. England
- C. West Indies
- D. South Africa