IPL 2026 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers
1. Which team played the opening match of IPL 2026 against SRH?
A. MI
B. RCB
C. CSK
D. GT
Answer: B. RCB
Explanation: The IPL 2026 season commenced on March 28, 2026, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 6 wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
2. Which team is known as the “Men in Yellow” in IPL?
A. MI
B. RCB
C. CSK
D. RR
Answer: C. CSK
Explanation: The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are known as the “Men in Yellow” in the IPL. Representing Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the team is one of the most successful in the Indian Premier League
3. Which IPL team is captained by Hardik Pandya in recent seasons?
A. RR
B. MI
C. PBKS
D. LSG
Answer: B. MI
4. Which franchise represents Kolkata in IPL?
A. RR
B. PBKS
C. KKR
D. DC
Answer: C. KKR
5. What does IPL stand for?
A. Indian Premier League
B. International Premier League
C. Indian Players League
D. International Players League
Answer: A. Indian Premier League
6. Which team won the first IPL title in 2008?
A. CSK
B. MI
C. RR
D. KKR
Answer: C. RR
7. Which IPL team represents Hyderabad?
A. DC
B. SRH
C. GT
D. PBKS
Answer: B. SRH
Cricket Multiple Choice Questions
8. Which trophy color is mainly associated with IPL winners?
A. Silver
B. Gold
C. Bronze
D. Blue
Answer: B. Gold
9. Which team is popularly called “Royal Challengers”?
A. RR
B. GT
C. RCB
D. DC
Answer: C. RCB
10. Which city does Chennai Super Kings represent?
A. Mumbai
B. Hyderabad
C. Chennai
D. Jaipur
Answer: C. Chennai
11. Which team represents Lucknow in IPL?
A. LSG
B. GT
C. DC
D. PBKS
Answer: A. LSG
12. Which IPL team has “Knight Riders” in its name?
A. RR
B. KKR
C. SRH
D. GT
Answer: B. KKR
13. Which IPL team represents Gujarat?
A. GT
B. DC
C. PBKS
D. RR
Answer: A. GT
14. Which IPL team is associated with Punjab?
A. PBKS
B. RR
C. MI
D. KKR
Answer: A. PBKS
15. How many players are there in a cricket team on the field?
A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
Answer: C. 11
16. Which IPL team represents Delhi?
A. GT
B. DC
C. RR
D. LSG
Answer: B. DC
17. Which format is used in IPL matches?
A. Test
B. ODI
C. T20
D. The Hundred
Answer: C. T20
18. Which IPL team represents Rajasthan?
A. RR
B. KKR
C. SRH
D. MI
Answer: A. RR
19. Which IPL team is associated with Mumbai?
A. MI
B. PBKS
C. GT
D. LSG
Answer: A. MI
20. How many teams are participating in IPL 2026?
A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 8
Answer: B. KKR
Explanation: The 2026 Indian Premier League features 10 participating franchises.
The teams competing in the 19th edition of the tournament are:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
21. How many teams participated in the first Indian Premier League (IPL) season in 2008?
A. 10
B. 9
C. 8
D. 6
Answer: 8
Explanation: Exactly eight teams participated in the first Indian Premier League (IPL) season in 2008.
The inaugural edition featured the following franchises:
Deccan Chargers (defunct)
Chennai Super Kings
Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals)
Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings)
Kolkata Knight Riders
Mumbai Indians
Rajasthan Royals
Royal Challengers Bangalore (now Royal Challengers Bengaluru)