Yesterday while scrolling through my phone, a little Flipkart pop-up appeared for a “Cricket Quiz Challenge.”
I clicked in to check it out: Answer a few questions right, and you could win gift cards, discount coupons, or even free products.
I’m no cricket expert, but the word “free” was too tempting—who doesn’t love getting stuff for nothing?
I figured: Might as well give it a shot. It doesn’t cost anything.
Round One: Pure Guessing
I opened the quiz—ten questions total, each about cricket match details.
Like: “Who hit the final shot in the 2011 World Cup final?”
“Who took the most wickets in that India vs. Pakistan match?”
My mind went blank.These matches happened years ago—how could I possibly remember?
Still, I bit the bullet and picked a few answers, basically just clicking randomly with my eyes closed.
The result—I got eight out of ten questions wrong.
The system bluntly stated: “Sorry, you didn’t pass.”
I froze, feeling like I’d run a full lap without even entering the gate.
Tried searching online for answers, but it was all traps
I refused to accept defeat. Others could get these right—I couldn’t just guess forever. I needed help.
I opened my browser and searched for “Flipkart cricket quiz answers” and “how to pass the quiz challenge.”
But all that popped up were messy, unreliable pages:
- Some promised “Click here for answers,” but led to ads.
- Others demanded my phone number, account registration, or made me fill out surveys.
- Some sites pretended to have answers but were just clickbait.
I scrolled through pages and pages, but none offered anything usable.
At that point, I seriously considered shutting down my phone: This isn’t a quiz—it’s testing whether I can avoid scam sites!
I switched tactics and researched the answers myself
I refused to be misled anymore, so I decided to take matters into my own hands.
I copied each question onto paper and checked data on public cricket websites like ESPNcricinfo, a free sports database.
I also visited fan forums and posted: “Has anyone taken this quiz recently? Can you share your approach?”
Surprisingly, people actually responded.
Though some got the year wrong or mixed up player names, they at least pointed me in the right direction.
I took this information back to the official site and cross-checked each answer one by one.
For example, the question about the “winning shot of the 2011 World Cup”—I checked the match records and found it was MS Dhoni‘s six.
Not “Singh” or “Cowley” as I’d guessed before.
Like this, I confirmed each question one by one, spending nearly three hours.
It felt like doing homework, yet also like solving a mystery.
Second Attempt: Finally Passed
I jotted down the correct answers and reopened Flipkart’s event page.
This time I stayed calm, carefully selecting each answer based on the information I’d found.
After clicking submit—
“Congratulations! Challenge completed!”
I received a 100-rupee discount coupon.
Not much, but I earned it by researching and investing my own time—it felt incredibly satisfying.
This experience taught me a few things
- Don’t rely on “quick answers”
Many online ‘shortcuts’ are actually traps—either scams or information traps.
Trying to save time often wastes more. - Doing your own research is most reliable
Though slower, checking match records on official websites guarantees accurate answers.
Far more dependable than someone saying “I think it was so-and-so.” - This activity was designed with a bit of a “catch”
The questions were too detailed—not something casual fans could answer right away.
It was billed as “entertainment,” but felt like a professional referee exam. - Free stuff isn’t always easy to get
I thought a few clicks would win me a prize, but it took a lot of effort.
Good thing I didn’t give up—I got it in the end.
A Final Thought
This whole experience felt exactly like my cooking disaster last week.
I tried making simple fried rice, but I added too much oil, the pan caught fire, and the kitchen filled with a burnt smell.
Seems like a small thing, but it was full of pitfalls.
But this quiz taught me:
Sometimes, taking your time is actually the fastest way.
Don’t rush to hit “Submit.”
First, figure things out clearly,
and the answer will come naturally.
So, if you ever see one of these “answer questions to win prizes” activities,
don’t guess wildly, and don’t click links recklessly.
Take a moment to look things up,
and who knows—you might just snag that little discount coupon you deserve.
