Wickets, Bowlers, & Stumps: Cricket Trivia

In the mid 1990s, I used to live in Brampton. On a number of sports fields, I would often see a bunch of people playing cricket. Every now and then I would stop to watch, but I confess, then and now, I still know absolutely nothing about the sport. To construct this quiz, I had to do a lot of research as I personally knew NONE of the facts that are answers in this 25 question quiz on the sport of cricket. If you are taking this quiz, it is obviously a fact that you know way more about cricket than I do. I hope you enjoy it! Time to begin!

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As of June 11, 2023, which of these cricket players has recorded the most wickets this year?

Who was the highest wicket tacker in the Women's Cricket World Cup in 2023?

Which of these nations has the highest winning % in official ODI cricket matches?

Who was the top run scorer in the Women's Cricket World Cup in 2023?

From what nation is Ricky Ponting?

From what nation is Sacchin Tendulkar?

The 1st Women's Cricket World Cup was in 1973. When was the 1st Men's Cricket World Cup?

In which of these nations is cricket NOT the official national sport?

What female has recorded the most wickets in Women's Cricket World Cup history?

What nation won the 1st gold medal in cricket in the Olympics?

In which of these nations is cricket NOT the official national sport?

What nation has won the most Women's Cricket World Cups?

What nation won the 1st two Men's Cricket World Cups?

Which of these nations has NOT won over 50% of their ODI cricket matches?

As of June 11, 2023, which of these cricket players has recorded the most runs this year?

What nation hosted the 1st Women's Cricket World Cup?

What female has recorded the most runs in Women's Cricket World Cup history?

What nation will host the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup?

How many times has cricket been a sport in the Olympics?

Which of these nations has never won the Women's Cricket World Cup?

How many nations have hosted the Women's Cricket World Cup since 1973?

Who has the record for most career runs in ODIs?

Who has recorded the most career runs in international cricket?

From what nation is Virat Kohli?

In 82 official ODI Cricket matches, how many wins has Team Canada recorded?

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