Cricket World Cup Basic Questions! Trivia Quiz

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What is the best bowling performance (in one inning) of Zaheer Khan in test Cricket?
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Explore basic trivia about the Cricket World Cup, including records, historical performances, and key matches. Assess your knowledge on players' achievements and pivotal game moments, enhancing your understanding of cricket history.

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Identify the cricketer. (Hint: He is a right arm fast bowler and took 98 wickets in test and 36 in ODI)
- Daryl Tuffey
- Darren Gough
- Simon Doull
- John Hasting
Correct Answer

A. Simon Doull

Explanation

Simon Doull is the correct answer because he is a right arm fast bowler who took 98 wickets in test matches and 36 wickets in ODI matches.

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Team XYZ made 418/7 in the fourth inning (Highest 4th inning total to win a match) of a test match to win the match against Australia in 2002-03. Identify Team XYZ.
- South Africa
- England
- Newzealand
- West Indies
Correct Answer

A. West Indies

Explanation

In the given question, Team XYZ made 418/7 in the fourth inning of a test match to win the match against Australia in 2002-03. The team that achieved this feat is West Indies.

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Who holds the record of fastest test century?
- Viv Richards
- Chris Gayle
- Adam Gilchrist
- Shivnarine Chanderpaul
Correct Answer

A. Viv Richards

Explanation

Viv Richards holds the record for the fastest test century. He achieved this feat in 1986 against England in Antigua, reaching his century in just 56 balls. Richards was known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to score runs quickly. This record has stood for over three decades, showcasing Richards' exceptional batting skills and prowess.

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Who was the runner up of the 2007 ODI Cricket World Cup?
- South Africa
- England
- Pakistan
- Srilanka
Correct Answer

A. Srilanka

Explanation

Sri Lanka was the runner-up of the 2007 ODI Cricket World Cup. They reached the final of the tournament but were defeated by Australia. Sri Lanka put up a strong fight in the final, but ultimately fell short of winning the title. This was the second time Sri Lanka finished as the runner-up in the Cricket World Cup, with their first being in 1996.

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Cricket World Cup Basic Questions! Trivia Quiz

What is the best bowling performance (in one inning) of Zaheer Khan in test Cricket?

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Identify the cricketer. (Hint: He is a right arm fast bowler and took 98 wickets in test and 36 in ODI)

Team XYZ made 418/7 in the fourth inning (Highest 4th inning total to win a match) of a test match to win the match against Australia in 2002-03. Identify Team XYZ.

Who holds the record of fastest test century?

Who was the runner up of the 2007 ODI Cricket World Cup?