World Cup Quiz: The ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup is one of the most anticipated international tournaments held every four years. Over the course of 48 years, various iconic moments and legendary players have made various contributions and created magnificent records. The tournament includes the One Day International (ODI) format. This quiz will offer you exciting encounters as you test your knowledge and skills about the coveted World Cup trophy.
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- Who scored the first century in the history of the Cricket World Cup?
a) Vivian Richards
b) Clive Lloyd
c) Sunil Gavaskar
d) Dennis Amiss
Ans. d
Explanation: The first century in a championship was scored by Dennis Amiss of England when he scored 137 against India in the 1975 World Cup.
2. Which country has won the most cricket world championships?
a) Australia
b) India
c) West Indies
d) Pakistan
Ans. And
Explanation: Australia have won the tournament five times, India and West Indies twice each, while Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England have won once each.
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3. In which year was the first Cricket World Cup held?
a) in 1967
b) in 1975
c) in 1983
d) in 1992
Ans. b
Explanation: The first World Cup was organized in England in June 1975 and the first ODI cricket match was played just four years earlier.
4. Who holds the record for the highest individual score in a single World Cup innings?
a) Sachin Tendulkar
b) Ricky Ponting
c) Martin Guptill
d) Chris Gayle
Ans. And
Explanation: Sachin Tendulkar is also the highest run scorer in ODI World Cup history with 2278 runs in 44 innings across five editions.
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5. Which team won the first ICC Cricket World Cup in 1975?
a) Australia
b) West Indies
c) England
d) India
Ans. b
Explanation: West Indies won the first ever World Cup title by defeating Australia in the final.
6. Which player has the most centuries in Cricket World Cup history?
a) Ricky Ponting
b) Sachin Tendulkar
c) Rohit Sharma
d) Virat Kohli
Ans. c
Explanation: Rohit Sharma broke the record for most centuries in the ICC Cricket World Cup after his brilliant knock against Afghanistan in the 2023 edition.
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7. What is the highest team total in a Cricket World Cup match?
a) 481/6
b) 428/5
c) 376/2
d) 372/4
Ans. b
Explanation: South Africa hold the record for the highest World Cup total – 428/5.
8. Who captained India to victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup?
a) Kapil Dev
b) Sunil Gavaskar
c) Ravi Shastri
d) Mohinder Amarnath
Ans. And
Explanation: Kapil Dev captained the Indian cricket team to victory in the 1983 Cricket World Cup. He was the first Indian captain to lift the World Cup on June 25, 1983.
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9. Which player has taken the most wickets in the history of Cricket World Cup?
a) Wasim Akram
b) Glenn McGrath
c) Muttiah Muralitharan
d) Brett Lee
Ans. b
Explanation: Muttiah Muralitharan is second in the rankings behind Australia’s Glenn McGrath, who leads the pack with 71 wickets in 39 matches.
10. Who holds the record for the most dismissals of a wicketkeeper in the history of the Cricket World Cup?
a) Adam Gilchrist
b) Mark Boucher
c) Kumar Sangakkara
d) MS Dhoni
Ans. c
Explanation: Former chain stalwart Sangakkara holds the record for most dismissals by a wicketkeeper in World Cup history.
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11. Who is the top scorer at the 2023 World Cup?
a) Rachin Ravindra
b) Mohammad Rizwan
c) Rohit Sharma
d) Virat Kohli
Ans. c
Explanation: Former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli is the top scorer in the 2023 World Cup.
12. Which team has the most points in the history of the World Cup?
a) India
b) New Zealand
c) Australia
d) South Africa
Ans. d
Explanation: South Africa is the only team with three 400+ scores in the top 5. In the 2023 World Cup, South Africa posted a mammoth total of 428/5 against Sri Lanka.
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