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Quiz about 2003 World Cup Mania
Quiz about 2003 World Cup Mania

2003 World Cup Mania Trivia Quiz


The 2003 Cricket World Cup was made memorable by some very exciting matches.There were some one sided encounters too.

A multiple-choice quiz by anshu_nvn. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
anshu_nvn
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
127,443
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1158
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who was the "Man of the Match" for the first match played between South Africa & the West Indies? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Bangladesh lost 5 out of 6 matches in this tournament, including 2 to non-test playing countries. What were the countries? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. After being dismissed for a paltry total of 204, India restricted Holland to 136 largely due to what two bowlers? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In a match continuously interrupted by rain, the Kiwis chasing a stiff target of 306 scored by South Africa, were at 182/1 in 30.2 overs, when rain came again. What was the revised target & in how many overs they had to score them? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Chasing a target of 256 set by the West Indies, Bangladesh were struggling at 19 for 2 when something happened. What's it? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who scored the 1st fifty by a Canadian in ODIs in this World Cup?

Answer: (Last name ONLY)
Question 7 of 10
7. Who was the "Man of the Match", in Kenya's sensational victory over
Sri Lanka?
Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In the thriller between old rivals India and Pakistan, Sachin Tendulkar hit an astounding six over third man off Akhtar. Following him, Sehwag hit the same shot to obtain the same result off another bowler. Who was it?

Answer: (Two words or just surname. He's a former captain)
Question 9 of 10
9. Chasing a target of 205 set by the Poms, Australia were reeling at 135/8 when he joined Michael Bevan in the middle, and took Australia to a memorable win.Who's he?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)
Question 10 of 10
10. In how many balls did Holland batsman Kloppenburg score his 121 runs against Namibia? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who was the "Man of the Match" for the first match played between South Africa & the West Indies?

Answer: Brian Lara

Yes, Lara was named man of the match for his outstanding batting performance (116runs off 134balls), which helped the Windies to build a big score after being in a precarious position.
2. Bangladesh lost 5 out of 6 matches in this tournament, including 2 to non-test playing countries. What were the countries?

Answer: Canada & Kenya

Namibia was in the other group while Scotland didn't take part in this tournament.
3. After being dismissed for a paltry total of 204, India restricted Holland to 136 largely due to what two bowlers?

Answer: Anil Kumble & Javagal Srinath

Srinath & Kumble took 4 wickets each, but none of them got "Man of the Match".
4. In a match continuously interrupted by rain, the Kiwis chasing a stiff target of 306 scored by South Africa, were at 182/1 in 30.2 overs, when rain came again. What was the revised target & in how many overs they had to score them?

Answer: 226 in 39 overs

5. Chasing a target of 256 set by the West Indies, Bangladesh were struggling at 19 for 2 when something happened. What's it?

Answer: it rained and the match was abandoned

The 2 teams were given 2 points each.
6. Who scored the 1st fifty by a Canadian in ODIs in this World Cup?

Answer: Billcliff

7. Who was the "Man of the Match", in Kenya's sensational victory over Sri Lanka?

Answer: Collins Obuya

He took 5 for 24 off 10 overs.
8. In the thriller between old rivals India and Pakistan, Sachin Tendulkar hit an astounding six over third man off Akhtar. Following him, Sehwag hit the same shot to obtain the same result off another bowler. Who was it?

Answer: Waqar Younis

9. Chasing a target of 205 set by the Poms, Australia were reeling at 135/8 when he joined Michael Bevan in the middle, and took Australia to a memorable win.Who's he?

Answer: Andy Bichel

This was a Andy Bichel show all the way. He took 7 wickets for 20 runs earlier in the England innings.
10. In how many balls did Holland batsman Kloppenburg score his 121 runs against Namibia?

Answer: 142

He shared a partnership of 228 runs with Van Noortwijk, who also scored a century.
Source: Author anshu_nvn

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