GK Quiz on T20 World Cup Winners: Who Wore the Crown? A Quiz on T20 World Cup Champions

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is a prestigious international cricket tournament that captivates fans around the world with its fast-paced action and thrilling finale. The 2024 T20 World Cup season will kick off on June 1, and here’s a GK quiz to help you refresh your memory and test your knowledge of the title of this exciting tournament.

1. Which country won the inaugural ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2007?

(1) Australia

(b) India

(c) Pakistan

(d) Sri Lanka

Answer: (b) India

Explanation: In 2007, led by MS Dhoni, India achieved a historic victory in the inaugural T20 World Cup. India defeated Pakistan in the final to win the championship.

2. How many times have West Indies lifted the T20 World Cup trophy?

(1) once

(b) twice

(three) three times

(d) Never

Answer: (b) twice

Commentary: The West Indies cricket team was very successful at the T20 World Cup, lifting the trophy twice! They won in 2012 and 2016.

3. In which year did Sri Lanka win their only T20 World Cup?

(1) 2010

(b) 2012

(c) 2014

(d) 2016

Answer: (c)2014

Caption: Sri Lanka claimed their first and only Men’s T20 World Cup title in a thrilling final at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on April 6, 2014. They beat India by a convincing six-wicket margin.

4. Who will be the captain of the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup winning team?

(a) Rohit Sharma (India)

(b) Jos Buttler (England)

(c) Babar Azam (Pakistan)

(d) Virat Kohli (India)

Answer: (b) Jos Buttler (England)

Commentary: Eoin Morgan retires and Jos Buttler becomes captain to lead England in the 2022 T20 World Cup. This marks a change of pace for Buttler, who previously served as vice-captain during the 2019 World Cup.

5. Who was the captain of the Pakistan team that won the 2009 T20 World Cup?

(a) Shoaib Malik

(b) Younis Khan

(c) Shahid Afridi

(d) Misbah Haq

Answer: (b) Younis Khan

Caption: Younis Khan’s leadership proved instrumental in Pakistan’s victory at the 2009 ICC World Twenty. On June 21, 2009, under his leadership, the team defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the final at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground. The victory marked Pakistan’s first T20 World Cup title.

6. Which of the following teams has never won a T20 World Cup?

(1) England

(b) New Zealand

(c) South Africa

(d) Australia

Answer: (d)

Explanation: Despite being a cricket powerhouse, Australia has yet to conquer the T20 World Cup.

7. Who is the only batsman to score two centuries in the T20 World Cup?

(a) Rohit Sharma

(b) Chris Gayle

(c) Virat Kohli

(d) Babar Azam

Answer: (b) Chris Gayle

Caption: Chris Gayle holds the record for most centuries in the Men’s T20 World Cup, with two impressive runs to his name. He etched his name in history by scoring his first ever century in the opening game of the tournament in 2007 and repeated the feat in 2016.

8. Which two countries will co-host the 2021 T20 World Cup?

(a) India and United Arab Emirates

(b) Australia and New Zealand

(c) England and Wales

(d) Pakistan and Bangladesh

Answer: (1)

Description: The 2021 Men’s T20 World Cup is the seventh edition of the tournament and is held in Oman and the United Arab Emirates. The competition was originally planned to be held in India from October 17 to November 14, 2021.

9. Which two countries will co-host the 2024 T20 World Cup?

(a) Australia and New Zealand

(b) India and Pakistan

(c) West Indies and United States

(d) England and South Africa

Answer: (c) West Indies and United States

Description: The 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is co-hosted by West Indies and the United States.

10. What is the current record for the highest total score scored by a team in the T20 World Cup?

(a) 260 runs

(b) 250 runs

(c) 270 runs

(d) Unable to obtain information

Answer: (1)

Description: Sri Lanka is the top scorer in the T20 World Cup till 2024. In 2007, the team scored 260 points against Kenya.

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