In this article, Competitive Exams Preparation gives you a set of 20 questions based on twenty juicy questions waiting for you to test your knowledge on the biggest sixes, fastest balls, and most amazing cricket records. This set includes questions as well as their answers for the convenience of the participants. These questions are very useful for various exams as well as for general knowledge of cricket lovers.
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Hey Cricket Champs! Get ready for a quiz that will have you jumping with joy and scratching your head in equal measure. Twenty juicy questions are waiting for you, ready to test your knowledge on the biggest sixes, fastest balls, and most amazing cricket records.
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Prepare to be surprised, shocked, and maybe a little wiser about the game we all love. We'll cover everything from powerhouses to bowlers who send the ball over the ropes to bowlers who scare even the best batsmen. So, limit your thinking, perhaps a lucky bat-shaped eraser, and get ready to unleash your cricket knowledge!
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Don't worry if you miss something - even the greatest legends miss sometimes. The point is to have fun, learn something new, and maybe even discover your inner six-hit hero! So, are you ready to face the ultimate cricket challenge? Let's do this!
Most Sixes in International Cricket 2023
Q. Which player has the record of hitting the most sixes in international cricket?
(a) Rohit Sharma
(b) Chris Gayle
(c) Shahid Afridi
(d) MS Dhoni
Answer: (a) Rohit Sharma
Q. Which player has the Indian record of hitting the most sixes in international cricket?
(a) Virat Kohli
(b) MS Dhoni
(c) Rohit Sharma
(d) Yuvraj Singh
Answer: (c) Rohit Sharma
Q. Which Sri Lankan player has the record for most sixes in international cricket?
(a) Sanath Jayasuriya
(b) Mahela Jayawardene
(c) Upul Tharanga
(d) Kumar Sangakkara
Answer: (a) Sanath Jayasuriya
Q. Which player has the record of hitting the most sixes in international cricket from South Africa?
(a) AB de Villiers
(b) Jacques Kallis
(c) Herschelle Gibbs
(d) Faf du Plessis
Answer: (a) AB de Villiers
Q. How many sixes has Sachin Tendulkar hit in international cricket?
(a) 357
(b) 476
(c) 553
(d) 610
Answer: (a) 357
Q. Which player has the Australian record of hitting the most sixes in international cricket?
(a) Ricky Ponting
(b) Adam Gilchrist
(c) Matthew Hayden
(d) Shane Watson
Answer: (a) Ricky Ponting
Q. Which player has the record of hitting the most sixes in international cricket by the West Indies?
(a) Chris Gayle
(b) Kieron Pollard
(c) Andre Russell
(d) Dwayne Bravo
Answer: (a) Chris Gayle
Q. Which player has the record of hitting the most sixes in international cricket from New Zealand?
(a) Brendon McCullum
(b) Martin Guptill
(c) Kane Williamson
(d) Ross Taylor
Answer: (a) Brendon McCullum
Q. Who is the player to score the most sixes in Test cricket?
(a) Rohit Sharma
(b) Chris Gayle
(c) Brendon McCullum
(d) Mitchell Johnson
Answer: (c) Brendon McCullum
Q. Which players have hit more than 100 sixes in Test cricket?
(a) Brendon McCullum, Rohit Sharma, Mitchell Johnson
(b) Chris Gayle, Brendon McCullum, Rohit Sharma
(c) Rohit Sharma, Brendon McCullum, Adam Gilchrist
(d) Chris Gayle, Adam Gilchrist, Mitchell Johnson
Answer: (b) Chris Gayle, Brendon McCullum, Rohit Sharma
Q. Which bowler has conceded the most sixes in international cricket?
(a) Lasith Malinga
(b) Tim Southee
(c) Wahab Riaz
(d) Mitchell Johnson
Answer: (a) Lasith Malinga
Q. What is the highest number of sixes hit in a single innings by a batsman?
(a) 16, Rohit Sharma (ODI)
(b) 17, Chris Gayle (T20I)
(c) 19, Andre Russell (T20)
(d) 20, Chris Gayle (T20)
Answer: (c) 19, Andre Russell (T20)
Q. Who is the only player to hit six sixes in an over in international cricket?
(a) Yuvraj Singh (India)
(b) Herschelle Gibbs (South Africa)
(c) Kieron Pollard (West Indies)
(d) Aftab Alam (Pakistan)
Answer: (b) Herschelle Gibbs (South Africa)
Q. Which team holds the record for the most sixes in a single innings in international cricket?
(a) Sri Lanka (ODI)
(b) West Indies (T20I)
(c) England (T20)
(d) India (T20)
Answer: (b) West Indies (T20I) - 23 sixes against India in 2016
Q. What is the fastest six ever hit in cricket?
(a) 161 kmph, Brett Lee (Australia)
(b) 166 kmph, Shaun Tait (Australia)
(c) 175 kmph, Kieron Pollard (West Indies)
(d) 183 kmph, Alzarri Joseph (Antigua & Barbuda)
Answer: (d) 183 kmph, Alzarri Joseph (Antigua & Barbuda)
Q. Who is the youngest player to hit a six in international cricket?
(a) Sachin Tendulkar (India) - 16 years
(b) Naseem Shah (Pakistan) - 16 years
(c) Prithvi Shaw (India) - 18 years
(d) Muzammil Shah (Pakistan) - 17 years
Answer: (b) Naseem Shah (Pakistan) - 16 years
Q. What is the difference between a "clean six" and a "lucky six"?
(a) A clean six clears the boundary fence entirely, while a lucky six just goes over the rope on the bounce.
(b) A clean six is hit intentionally, while a lucky six is a mistimed shot that happens to clear the boundary.
(c) Both answers are correct.
(d) There is no real difference between the two.
Answer: (c) Both answers are correct.
Q. How has the role of six-hitting evolved in modern cricket?
(a) Modern bats are designed for bigger hits, and T20 cricket emphasizes power-hitting.
(b) Field restrictions in limited-overs cricket create more opportunities for sixes.
(c) Improved athleticism allows batsmen to hit the ball harder and further.
(d) All of the above.
Answer: (d) All of the above.
Q. Do you think the emphasis on six-hitting is good for the game of cricket?
(a) No, it makes the game less strategic and more about brute force.
(b) Yes, it adds excitement and attracts new fans.
(c) It depends on the format of the game and the context of the match.
(d) There is no clear answer, as opinions vary.
Answer: (c) It depends on the format of the game and the context of the match.
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Q. What are some of the risks involved in trying to hit sixes?
(a) Getting caught out trying to hit a big shot.
(b) Missing the ball and getting bowled or skied.
(c) Injuring yourself by playing an overly aggressive shot.
(d) All of the above.
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