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The Ultimate Indian Premier League 2008 Quiz | Twenty20 Cricket

Think you know all about Cricket's richest tournament ever? Think again! Take the quiz and let's see how much you know!

A multiple-choice quiz by q_king. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
q_king

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
290,329

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The IPL was formed to counter the rebel ICL formed by the Essel Group.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the owner of the Chennai Super Kings franchise? Hint

Preity Zinta

Vijay Mallya

Reliance Limited

Indian Cements Ltd.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the common link between L Balaji, Amit Mishra and Makhaya Ntini? Hint

They each were sold for less than 100,000 dollars

They each struck the winning runs to win a match for their team

They were reported by the umpires for misconduct

They each took a hat-trick

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Question 4 of 10

4. A maximum of 5 foreign players were allowed for each match per team.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which cricketer appeared in the news for chasing and beating up a doctor in Meerut during the IPL? Hint

VRV Singh

Zaheer Khan

Praveen Kumar

Irfan Pathan

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the only Zimbabwe player to participate in the IPL? Hint

Tatenda Taibu

Brendan Taylor

Grant Flower

Heath Streak

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the coach for the Chennai Super Kings? Hint

Alan Donald

Gary Kirsten

Kepler Wessels

Jonty Rhodes

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many captains did the Mumbai Indians have throughout the tournament? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of the group of cheerleaders from USA who created a controversy with their skimpy outfits? Hint

California Corndogs

Texas Twisters

New York Hotpants

Washington Redskins

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the common link between Dinesh Karthik, Ramesh Powar and Ishant Sharma? Hint

They didn't play a single game

They originated from one state but represented different teams for the IPL

They played every game

They're all part of the same team

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The IPL was formed to counter the rebel ICL formed by the Essel Group.

Answer: True

It's highly unlikely that the IPL would ever have started had the ICL not been initiated in the first place.

2. Who was the owner of the Chennai Super Kings franchise?

Answer: Indian Cements Ltd.

MS Dhoni led the Chennai team.

3. What is the common link between L Balaji, Amit Mishra and Makhaya Ntini?

Answer: They each took a hat-trick

Balaji got it against Punjab, Mishra against Hyderabad and Ntini against Kolkata (his was a split hat-trick coming in two overs).

4. A maximum of 5 foreign players were allowed for each match per team.

Answer: False

Only 4 were allowed. This was to allow the youngsters and local talent to showcase their talents and skills

5. Which cricketer appeared in the news for chasing and beating up a doctor in Meerut during the IPL?

Answer: Praveen Kumar

Suprisingly, the doctor dropped the charges, and it didnt make a big splash in the papers either.

6. Who was the only Zimbabwe player to participate in the IPL?

Answer: Tatenda Taibu

He played for the Kolkata Knight Riders, but only in one match.

7. Who was the coach for the Chennai Super Kings?

Answer: Kepler Wessels

Apart from him, Ntini and Morkel were the other two South Africans associated with the team.

8. How many captains did the Mumbai Indians have throughout the tournament?

Answer: 3

They were Harbhajan Singh, Shaun Pollock, and Sachin Tendulkar.

9. What was the name of the group of cheerleaders from USA who created a controversy with their skimpy outfits?

Answer: Washington Redskins

Controversy or no controversy, suddenly there were new reasons to watch the IPL!

10. What is the common link between Dinesh Karthik, Ramesh Powar and Ishant Sharma?

Answer: They originated from one state but represented different teams for the IPL

Dinesh Karthik the Chennai lad played for Delhi Daredevils, Ramesh Powar the stocky Mumbain played for Kings Punjab XI,Ishant Sharma the lanky Delhi Dude represented Kolkata Knight Riders.

Source: Author q_king

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