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www334notout.com The Ashes: England v. Australia
The first Test matches played by each country:

Australia ............. 15th March 1877
Bangladesh ......... 10th November 2000
England .............. 15th March 1877
India ................... 25th June 1932
New Zealand ....... 10th January 1930
Pakistan ............. 16th October 1952
South Africa ........ 12th March 1889
Sri Lanka ............ 17th February 1982
West Indies ........ 23rd June 1928
Zimbabwe ........... 18th October 1992
http://tc.has.it Results of Test Matches
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1 trivia quiz  Highest Scores in Test Cricket icon
This quiz goes through all the high scores that have been made in the history of Test Cricket. Sit back and enjoy the quiz.
Average 10Q
246 plays
Mar 25 08
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2 trivia quiz  The Bodyline Tour coolicon
England's tour of Australia during 1932-33 was full of controversy and caused great bitterness in Australia. How much do you know about it?
Tough 10Q
177 plays
Mar 27 08
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3 trivia quiz  They Fell Like Ninepins ! coolicon
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Difficult 10Q
186 plays
May 19 08
huw27 gold
4 trivia quiz  Test Cricket Records: The 1990s coolicon
The 1990s saw some dramatic moments in test cricket, from the decline of the West Indies to the rise of Australia, as well as the re-emergence of South Africa. This is a quiz on all the stats from January 1st, 1990 until December 31st, 1999.
Tough 10Q
384 plays
Jan 06 08
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5 trivia quiz  Test Cricket Records: The 1970s coolicon
The 1970s were tumultuous times in world cricket, with advent of one day internationals, night matches and Packer's World Series. Out in the middle, it was a story of out and out pace. Here is a quiz on the decade that was.
Very Difficult 10Q
282 plays
Jan 17 08
hews
6 trivia quiz  Test Cricket Records: The 1980s coolicon
Some of test cricket's most memorable moments were in the 1980s. From the rise of the all-rounders to the West Indian fast-bowling machine; this was a decade that had it all. Here is a quiz on the stats between January 1st, 1980 and December 31st, 1989.
Tough 10Q
213 plays
Jan 09 08
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7 trivia quiz  Test Cricket In 1946 icon
Test Cricket was affected greatly by World War II, and after a hiatus, re-commenced in 1946. Here are a few teasers about 'the new era'.
Difficult 10Q
321 plays
Aug 21 02
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8 trivia quiz  Tapestry of Cricket
A quiz reflecting my love of the game, featuring questions about the great and the obscure in test cricket.
Difficult 25Q
1713 plays
Sep 04 01
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9 trivia quiz  The 300 Plus Club icon
This quiz is about the ten highest Test innings from Don Bradman's 334 in 1930 until Brian Lara's 400 not out in 2004. The questions cover interesting aspects of the matches in which the records were set, and the batsmen themselves.
Tough 10Q
549 plays
Nov 08 04
rogerw1nz
10 trivia quiz  Test Cricket Firsts icon
These are some of the records that might never be broken.
Difficult 10Q
1179 plays
Feb 09 03
Dalgleish editor
11 trivia quiz  Legends of Test Cricket icon
This quiz is about some of the best test cricketers, from many countries, over the last 3 or so decades of the 20th century. If you know your legends, you should score well.
Average 15Q
2205 plays
Feb 22 02
Buguru
12 trivia quiz  Test Cricket icon
Some questions on cricket at the highest level.
Average 10Q
2310 plays
Jan 28 02
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13 trivia quiz  Hat Trick Heroes icon
Achieving a hat trick in cricket is a rare feat. How much do you know about bowlers who have taken three wickets in consecutive balls in test matches?
Difficult 10Q
480 plays
Jan 10 05
Howie72 gold
14 trivia quiz  WSC Super Tests icon
The rebel Packer series took over Australian cricket in the late 1970s. Lets take a look at the first six WSC Super Tests played in the Australian summer of 1977-78. Australia versus the West Indies and Australia versus The World.
Difficult 10Q
255 plays
May 11 04
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15 trivia quiz  Test Cricket Review: 2005 icon
2005 was a big year for Test cricket. There were ups and downs, droughts broken, records passed, and a batch of new players thrust onto the big stage. What can you remember about this memorable season?
Tough 10Q
438 plays
Dec 31 05
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16 trivia quiz  History of Test Cricket icon
Hello everyone, this is my first quiz I am about to create and I hope everyone will enjoy it. It will be quite unbelievable.
Average 10Q
453 plays
Jun 22 05
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17 trivia quiz  Highest Individual Scores icon
This quiz tests you on the highest individual scores in test cricket and who achieved the scores.
Average 10Q
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Dec 20 01
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18 trivia quiz  Test Cricket World Beaters icon
Ah, cricket. There is nothing finer than Test matches played between the world's finest. The following questions will test your knowledge of the best of the best. (Source: Wisden Cricinfo)
Average 15Q
684 plays
Apr 23 04
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19 trivia quiz  India vs Pakistan: 3rd Test 2004 icon
This is a quiz on the 3rd test between India and Pakistan. :-)
Average 10Q
348 plays
Apr 17 04
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20 trivia quiz  Graham Gooch's Match
This quiz is about England v India at Lords in 1990. The Graham Gooch Match.
Tough 10Q
294 plays
Feb 18 03
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21 trivia quiz  Test Cricket Captains
A quick quiz on the illustrious leaders of their countries.
Very Difficult 10Q
1290 plays
May 21 01
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22 trivia quiz  Test Cricket's 400 Wickets Club icon
This quiz concerns the first 10 bowlers to take 400 wickets in Test Match cricket. One question will be asked relating to each one of the 10.
Very Difficult 10Q
411 plays
Jul 22 07
KennyM33
23 trivia quiz  Test Captains - Odd One Out icon
In each question, pick the odd one out who didn't captain their country in Test Cricket.
Difficult 10Q
912 plays
Nov 18 01
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24 trivia quiz  The Streak icon
10 questions about Australia's record winning 16 test wins in a row. Have fun.
Tough 10Q
813 plays
Jan 09 02
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25 trivia quiz  One Test Wonders icon
In the history of Test cricket, there are a few players who only ever played a single Test match. This quiz is about some of these cricketers, who obviously are not household names!
Difficult 10Q
237 plays
Jan 07 05
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26 trivia quiz  India v Australia 2003 2nd Test icon
This quiz is on the match which ended awith India winning by four wickets. India had last won against Australia in Australia in 1981 when they had beaten Australia by 59 runs..
Average 10Q
432 plays
Dec 19 03
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27 trivia quiz  Cricket Test Matches icon
A mixture of cricket questions.
Difficult 10Q
906 plays
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28 trivia quiz  Testing Times: Results of 2003 icon
44 test matches were played during 2003. Here are ten questions about who won, lost and drew those matches. For Cricket fans only!
Difficult 10Q
282 plays
Jan 21 04
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29 trivia quiz  Australia vs India Test : 2003-04 icon
This quiz is about the first two tests of the 2003-04 Test series between Australia and India. Good Luck.
Tough 15Q
336 plays
Dec 24 03
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30 trivia quiz  Test Cricket 2004 icon
15 questions on a great year for test cricket.
Difficult 15Q
474 plays
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Some sample questions from this category:

* Where was the first ever Test Match played?
* Who was the first player to score a Test century?
* Who was the first player to score a Test double century?
* Who was the first player to score a Test triple century?
* Who was the first player to take five wickets in a Test innings?
* Who was the first player to take ten wicket haul in a Test?
* Who was the first player dismissed for a duck (0 runs)?
* Who was the first player to be dismissed for a pair (0 runs in both innings of a Test)?
* Who was the first player to score a century in both innings of a Test Match?
* Which opening batsman claimed he deliberately got himself out, on the same score as Bradman, after their massive partnership together?
* Which English spinner destroyed Australia in 1972 with the help of a fungus that infested the pitch?
* Who was the eccentric 19th century allrounder who took a wicket with his first ball for Australia, and was also noted for lighting a fire in the outfield during a chilly county match?
* Don Bradman went on an absolute rampage through England in 1930. How many hundreds did he notch up in the five tests?
* Bradman is one of the few to have hit six consecutive first class centuries. Brian Lara fell one short. Who is the South African allrounder who equalled Bradman's feat?
* Which 19th century quick was dubbed the 'Essex Express' and dubbed the fastest bowler in the world, but never played a test?
* Len Hutton's 364 broke Bradman's Ashes record, but the world record he broke was Wally Hammond's vs New Zealand. What was that world record score?
* Who was the captain of the Pakistani test team that overcame England at its first attempt?
* What were Richard Hadlee's best innings bowling figures, gained when he annihilated Australia at Brisbane in 1985-86?
* What was one interesting feature of the twin hat-tricks by TJ Matthews in 1912, Shane Warne's hat-trick in 1994-95, and Glenn McGrath's in 2000-01?
* Everyone knows Brian Lara's 375 broke Gary Sobers's Test batting record of 365 not out. Who was the only other West Indian to pass the magical 300 mark?

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