Cricket World Cup Basic Questions! Trivia Quiz

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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) - ProProfs

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

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    • Darren Gough
    • Simon Doull
    • John Hasting
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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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    What is the best bowling performance (in one inning) of Zaheer Khan in test Cricket? - ProProfs

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

    • 6/58

    • 7/87

    • 8/68

    • 5/52

    Correct Answer
    A. 7/87
    Explanation
    Zaheer Khan's best bowling performance in one innings of test cricket was 7/87. This means that he took 7 wickets while conceding 87 runs. It is considered a remarkable performance as it shows his ability to consistently take wickets and restrict the opposition's scoring.

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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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    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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    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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