How Well Do You Know IPL?
A short 2 minute Quiz to initiate the 'uninitiated' and identify the Experts & Masters of IPL - 2.
- 1.
Which team’s Captain is also the coach of that team ?
- A.
Mumbai Indians
- B.
Delhi Daredevils
- C.
Rajasthan Royals
- D.
Punjab Kings XI
Correct Answer
C. Rajasthan RoyalsExplanation
The correct answer is Rajasthan Royals.
Shane Warne doubles as the Coach and Captain of the Rajasthan Royals..Rate this question:
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- 2.
"To be the most successful and entertaining franchise in the league" is their mission. Who are they?
- A.
Punjab Kings XI
- B.
Kolkata Knight Riders
- C.
Bangalore Royal Challengers
- D.
Chennai Super Kings
Correct Answer
A. Punjab Kings XIExplanation
The correct answer is Punjab Kings XI.
The Mission of the Punjab team is: To be the most successful and entertaining franchise in the league.
The team's vision is: To promote cricket in the region by providing global exposure to local talent, and attracting new audiences for the sport through innovative presentation.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Who gets to wear the Purple Cap?
- A.
Cumulative - Highest Runs Scorer
- B.
Cumulative - Highest Wicket Taker
- C.
Man of the Match
- D.
Man of the Series
Correct Answer
B. Cumulative - Highest Wicket TakerExplanation
The correct answer is Highest Wicket Taker.
"DLF IPL has created a distinction for the highest wicket taking bowler in the 'Purple Cap'. The purpose of this initiative is to continue to be innovative, create a further unique piece of history that sets the DLF Indian Premier League apart form the crowd, and to acknowledge outstanding performance by the bowlers," - Lalit ModiRate this question:
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In a survey conducted by the Cricketers Association of a country, more than 80% of the players admitted that they were keen to play in the IPL. Around 47% were even contemplating early retirement from National and state level cricket to make themselves free for IPL. Pick the Country.
- A.
Pakistan
- B.
West Indies
- C.
England
- D.
Australia
Correct Answer
D. AustraliaExplanation
The correct answer is Australia.
In a survey conducted by the Australian Cricketers Association (ACA), more than 80 per cent of the players admitted that they were keen to play in the IPL.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How are the Bangalore Royal Challengers Cheerleaders better known in IPL-2?
- A.
Washington Red Skins
- B.
White Mischief Girls
- C.
London White Skins
- D.
Red Mischief Girls
Correct Answer
B. White Mischief GirlsExplanation
The correct answer is White Mischief Girls.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RC) has enhanced its last year's 14-member cheerleading team and rechristened it as 'White Mischeif Gals' after the owner United Spirits Ltd.'s (USL) vodka brand White Mischief crossed sales of a million cases in the year recently.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How long is a single Strategy Break during an IPL - 2 match?
- A.
10 Mins
- B.
7.5 Mins
- C.
15 Mins
- D.
5 Mins
Correct Answer
B. 7.5 MinsExplanation
The correct answer is 7.5 Minutes.
The break dubbed strategy breaks has not gone down well with the players and also the TV audience. It may go well with the spectators in the stadium for there will be quiet a few things going on around them.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which Delhi daredevil bowler is a former World-Cup skiier, speaks Japanese, studied the saxophone at university and runs a successful ski-travel company.
- A.
Dirk Nannes
- B.
Glenn McGrath
- C.
Daniel Vettori
- D.
Paul Collingwood
Correct Answer
A. Dirk NannesExplanation
The correct answer Dirk Nannes.
Dirk Nannes (born 16 May 1976) is a Dutch/Australian cricketer who is a member of the Victorian Bushrangers side. The late-blooming 32-year-old spent a winter at Lord's in 2008, playing in a Twenty20 title with Middlesex, as well as in five county games where he took 20 wickets at an average of one every six oversRate this question:
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The highest individual score in the Indian Premier League is 158 not out. Who holds the record?
- A.
Shaun Marsh
- B.
Matthew Hayden
- C.
Chris Gayle
- D.
Brendan McCullum
Correct Answer
D. Brendan McCullumExplanation
The correct answer is Brendon McCullum.
New Zealand wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum got the tournament off to a rollicking start with his blazing knock of 158 that helped the Kolkata Knight Riders thrash the Bangalore Royal Challengers by a huge margin of 140 runs in the first match of the IPL - 1.Rate this question:
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Which Cricketer, taking part in IPL - 2, is also a soldier in the Sri Lankan Army?
- A.
Sanath Jayasuriya
- B.
Ajantha Mendis
- C.
Kumar Sangakkara
- D.
T.Dilshan
Correct Answer
B. Ajantha MendisExplanation
The correct answer is Ajantha Mendis.
Sri Lanka Army Cricket Committee noticed his talents when he played a cricket match against the Army under 23 Division 11 during 2003/2004 tournaments. Following this he was invited to enlist in the regular force of the Sri Lanka Army, this was particularly due to the low number of cricketers from Colombo schools joining the Army in the recent years. He enlisted, partly due to the reason that his father, the bread-winner for the family had died the week before due to a heart attack.
Following basic training he played for the army team and saw active military service as a Gunner in the Sri Lanka Artillery, a regiment of the Sri Lanka Army. Following the Asia Cup final, he has been promoted to the rank of Sergeant on the 7 July 2008 and the next day commissioned as a Second Lieutenant.Rate this question:
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