Two batsman each on 94 runs. Seven runs needed to win in last 3 balls. Both make 100*. How?

If an earthquake is 1 point higher on the Richter Scale than another earthquake which is actually 10 times stronger, how much stronger would an earthquake be if it was just half a point higher on the Richter scale?

It's a protector.
It sits on a bridge.
One individual can see directly through it, while others wonder what it hides.

What is it?

Can you solve the tricky chess rebus puzzle below by ciphering the hidden meaning?

The person who makes it has no need for it. He who purchases it does not use it. The person who does use it does not know they are. What is it?

Begin with a word, five letters to my name,
Remove the first and last but I am the same
Take out my middle and still, I remain.
What word am I?

The King of a distant land had heard that Birbal was one of the wisest men in the East and so desired to meet Birbal. He sent Birbal an invitation to visit his country.

In due course, Birbal arrived in the distant kingdom. When he entered the palace he was flabbergasted to find not one but six kings seated there. All looked alike. All were dressed in kingly robes. Who was the real king?

The very next moment he got his answer. Confidently, he approached the king and bowed to him.

How did Birbal know who was the real king?

A network of 20 x 10 squares is given to you.

Can you calculate how many unique squares and rectangles can be formed combining two or more individual squares ?

A word I know,
Six letters contain,
Subtract just one,
And twelve is what remains.

I live in a bowl. I can swim. I have a tail. I also have fins and big eyes. What am I?