Don Bradman's test batting average of 99.94 is considered statistically the greatest achievement in any major sport — the next best averages are around 60. This quiz goes far beyond the basics to test your knowledge of cricket's rich history, from the first Test match in 1877 to the billion-dollar IPL era. You'll face 50 hard questions spanning formats, legendary performances, tactical innovations, and the laws that make cricket unlike any other sport.
Each round presents 10 randomized questions from a pool of 50, with four multiple-choice options and instant feedback after every answer. Your final score comes with a performance tier and shareable results.
You'll explore the origins of the Ashes rivalry, understand why the Bodyline series caused a diplomatic crisis, discover how the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method rescues rain-affected matches, and relive iconic moments from Shane Warne's Ball of the Century to MS Dhoni's 2011 World Cup-winning six. Whether you're a Test purist or a T20 fanatic, this quiz will push your cricket knowledge to its limits.
In cricket, batters score runs by hitting the ball and running between the two sets of stumps, with each completed run adding one to the total. Hitting the ball to the boundary along the ground scores 4 runs automatically, while clearing the boundary on the full scores 6. A team's total is the sum of all runs scored by its batters, plus extras like wides and no-balls. The team with the higher total wins, though in Test cricket a draw is also possible if neither team is bowled out.
Test cricket is the longest and oldest format, played over up to five days with each team batting twice and no limit on overs per innings. T20 (Twenty20) is the shortest international format, with each team batting for a maximum of 20 overs, and matches typically lasting about three hours. Test cricket rewards patience, technique, and endurance, while T20 emphasizes aggressive shot-making and innovation. ODI (One Day International) cricket sits in between at 50 overs per side.
The debate is endless, but the most commonly cited candidates are Sir Donald Bradman, Sachin Tendulkar, and Sir Vivian Richards. Bradman's Test batting average of 99.94 is so far ahead of any other player that he is often considered the greatest statistically. Tendulkar holds records for the most international runs (34,357) and centuries (100). Richards dominated an era of fearsome fast bowling without wearing a helmet. Modern candidates like Virat Kohli and Jacques Kallis also feature prominently.
Last updated: April 2026