GK Quiz on T20 Cricket – Short Introduction (Rewritten)

T20 cricket is one of the most exciting formats of the game, known for its fast pace and thrilling action. Introduced by the England and Wales Cricket Board, this format revolutionized cricket by completing matches within a few hours, making it more engaging for modern audiences. From international matches to popular leagues, T20 has helped many players rise to fame and delivered unforgettable moments to fans worldwide. For students and GK learners, knowledge of T20 cricket is important as questions on its rules, records, and key players are frequently asked in exams and quizzes.

Q1. Which country introduced T20 cricket?
A) Australia
B) India
C) England
D) South Africa
✅ Answer: C) England

Q2. How many overs does each team get in a T20 match?
A) 10 overs
B) 15 overs
C) 20 overs
D) 25 overs
✅ Answer: C) 20 overs

Q3. When was the first official T20 International match played?
A) 2003
B) 2005
C) 2007
D) 2009
✅ Answer: B) 2005

Q4. Which two teams played the first T20 International match?
A) India vs Pakistan
B) Australia vs England
C) England vs New Zealand
D) South Africa vs West Indies
✅ Answer: C) England vs New Zealand

Q5. Who won the first ICC T20 World Cup in 2007?
A) Australia
B) India
C) Pakistan
D) Sri Lanka
✅ Answer: B) India

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Q6. What is the maximum number of players in a T20 playing XI?
A) 10
B) 11
C) 12
D) 15
✅ Answer: B) 11

Q7. Which player has scored the first century in T20 Internationals?
A) Brendon McCullum
B) Chris Gayle
C) Ricky Ponting
D) Suresh Raina
✅ Answer: A) Brendon McCullum

Q8. What is the maximum number of overs a bowler can bowl in T20?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
✅ Answer: C) 4

Q9. Which country has won the most ICC T20 World Cups (Men’s)?
A) India
B) England
C) West Indies
D) Australia
✅ Answer: C) West Indies

Q10. Which Indian player scored the first T20I century for India?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Rohit Sharma
C) Suresh Raina
D) KL Rahul
✅ Answer: C) Suresh Raina

Q11. What is the duration of a typical T20 match?
A) 1–2 hours
B) 2–3 hours
C) 4–5 hours
D) Full day
✅ Answer: B) 2–3 hours

Q12. Which bowler took the first hat-trick in T20 Internationals?
A) Brett Lee
B) Lasith Malinga
C) Shahid Afridi
D) Umar Gul
✅ Answer: A) Brett Lee

Q13. Which stadium hosted the first ICC T20 World Cup final?
A) Eden Gardens
B) Lord’s
C) Wanderers
D) Newlands
✅ Answer: B) Lord’s

Q14. Who is known as the “Universe Boss” in T20 cricket?
A) Andre Russell
B) AB de Villiers
C) Chris Gayle
D) Kieron Pollard
✅ Answer: C) Chris Gayle

Q15. Which team has played the most T20 Internationals?
A) India
B) Australia
C) Pakistan
D) New Zealand
✅ Answer: C) Pakistan

Q16. What color is commonly used for the cricket ball in T20 matches?
A) Red
B) Pink
C) White
D) Orange
✅ Answer: C) White

Q17. Which player has hit the most sixes in T20 Internationals?
A) Rohit Sharma
B) Martin Guptill
C) Chris Gayle
D) Jos Buttler
✅ Answer: C) Chris Gayle

Q18. Which country hosted the first ICC T20 World Cup?
A) India
B) South Africa
C) England
D) Australia
✅ Answer: B) South Africa

Q19. What is the maximum team score in T20 Internationals (as of records)?
A) 263
B) 278
C) 314
D) 352
✅ Answer: C) 314

Q20. Which player is known for scoring the fastest T20I century?
A) Rohit Sharma
B) David Miller
C) Chris Gayle
D) Suryakumar Yadav
✅ Answer: B) David Miller

Q21. How many fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle during powerplay in T20?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
✅ Answer: B) 2

Q22. What is the full form of T20 in cricket?
A) Twenty Overs
B) Twenty Matches
C) Twenty20
D) Twenty Teams
✅ Answer: C) Twenty20

Q23. Which Indian captain won the first T20 World Cup?
A) Sourav Ganguly
B) MS Dhoni
C) Virat Kohli
D) Rahul Dravid
✅ Answer: B) MS Dhoni

Q24. Which format of cricket is considered the shortest at international level?
A) Test
B) ODI
C) T20
D) T10
✅ Answer: C) T20

Q25. Which player is nicknamed “Mr. 360” in T20 cricket?
A) Glenn Maxwell
B) AB de Villiers
C) Kane Williamson
D) Joe Root
✅ Answer: B) AB de Villiers