Cricket (Sports) (Part-II)

21. For which of the following franchise teams did AB de Villiers play in IPL 2020? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 13.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Kolkata Knight Riders
(b) Mumbai Indians
(c) Delhi Capitals
(d) Royal Challengers Bangalore

Correct Answer: (d) Royal Challengers Bangalore

Solution:South African cricketer A.B. De Villiers played in IPL for the franchise team Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2020. A.B. De Villiers confirms his availability with RCB from the next season(2022).

22. David Warner played for which team in IPL 2022? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 08.07.2022 (Shift-II)]

(a) Sunrisers Hyderabad
(b) Royal Challengers Bangalore
(c) Delhi Capitals
(d) Punjab Kings

Correct Answer: (c) Delhi Capitals

Solution:David Warner is an Australian cricketer who plays for the Delhi franchise in the Indian Premier League.

Note- David warner became the first player to win the orange cap 3 times in IPL history.

23. Which of the following teams won the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 06.06.2022 (Shift-II)]

(a) Chennai Super Kings
(b) Kolkata Knight Riders
(c) Royal Challengers Bangalore
(d) Mumbai Indians

Correct Answer: (a) Chennai Super Kings

Solution:Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the 14th Indian Premier League 2021 final to win their fourth title. The final match was held in Dubai on 15 October 2021.

• The player's auction was held on 18 February 2021 in Chennai. Chris Morris was the most expensive player, purchased by the Rajasthan Royals for 16.25 crore (US$2.0 million). The most expensive Indian player sold was Krishnappa Gowtham, who the Chennai Super Kings purchased for ₹9.25 crore (US$1.2 million).

24. What is the abbreviated form of the IPL franchise cricket team from Chennai? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 16.08.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) CSK
(b) GCW
(c) CA
(d) CL

Correct Answer: (a) CSK

Solution:Chennai's IPL abbreviation for franchise cricket team is CSK, whose full name is Chennai Super Kings.

25. Who is the head coach of IPL team Chennai Super Kings as of April 2019? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 16.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Gary Kirsten
(b) Stephen Fleming
(c) Jacques Kallis
(d) Mahela Jayawardene

Correct Answer: (b) Stephen Fleming

Solution:As of April 2019, the head coach of IPL team Chennai Super Kings is Stephen Fleming of New Zealand. He is still the coach of CSK.

26. Who among the following was the founder and the first Chairman and Commissioner of the Indian Premier League (IPL)? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 20.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

(a) Lalit Modi
(b) Sandeep Patil
(c) Jagmohan Dalmiya
(d) Raj Singh Dungarpur

Correct Answer: (a) Lalit Modi

Solution:Lalit Modi was the founder and first chairman and commissioner of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL was started in the year 2008.

27. In which year did the Indian Premier League (IPL) start? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 12.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) 2010
(b) 2002
(c) 2004
(d) 2008

Correct Answer: (d) 2008

Solution:The Indian Premier League was started in the year 2008. Mumbai Indians have won the Indian Premier League (IPL), 2019 title by defeating Chennai Super Kings.

28. Which team won the Indian Premier League 2018? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 12.06.2019 (Shift-III) S.S.C. Online Constable GD 3.03.2019 (Shift-II)]

(a) Rajasthan Royals
(b) Chennai Super Kings
(c) Royal Challengers Bangalore
(d) Delhi Daredevils

Correct Answer: (b) Chennai Super Kings

Solution:Chennai Super Kings won the Indian Premier League 2018 title by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad.

29. Who among the following won the 'Man-of-the-Match' award in the series-deciding third ODI in the three-match ODI series played between India and Australia in January 2020? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 14.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) David Warner
(b) Virat Kohli
(c) Steven Smith
(d) Rohit Sharma

Correct Answer: (d) Rohit Sharma

Solution:Indian opener Rohit Sharma won the 'Man of the Match' award for scoring 119 runs in the deciding third ODI of the three-match One Day International (ODI) series played between India and Australia in January 2020.

30. As of 15 January 2020, which of the following nations was the number one ranked ODI team in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 15.10.2020 (Shift-I)]

(a) New Zealand
(b) South Africa
(c) India
(d) England

Correct Answer: (d) England

Solution:As of January 15, 2020, the England cricket team was ranked first in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings. Currently(2023), Australian cricket team is in first place in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings.