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Quiz about 2009 Aus vs South Africa Tests

2009: Aus vs. South Africa Tests Quiz

These six test matches were to determine who was the number one ranked Test cricket nation. Australia had many of their experienced players retire, South Africa had a young, energised team.

A multiple-choice quiz by skirwood. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
skirwood

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
307,917

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
11 / 20

Plays
220

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Question 1 of 20

1. The first Test Match was played in Perth. Australia won the toss and elected to bat. Who top scored in the first innings? Hint

Ricky Ponting

Michael Hussey

Matthew Hayden

Simon Katich

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Question 2 of 20

2. Of the 14 wickets Australia achieved, how many wickets were taken from Mitchell Johnson's bowling during the First Test match in Perth? Hint

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Question 3 of 20

3. South Africa won the first Test in Perth by six wickets. Which two players achieved centuries in the second innings? Hint

Jacques Kallis & AB de Villiers

Graeme Smith & JP Duminy

Graeme Smith & AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers & JP Duminy

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Question 4 of 20

4. On Boxing Day, the second Test was held in Melbourne. Which Australian scored 200 runs for the match? Hint

Michael Clarke

Ricky Ponting

Simon Katich

Brad Haddin

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Question 5 of 20

5. Which South African player top scored in the first innings of the second Test in Melbourne? Hint

AB de Villiers

JP Duminy

Graeme Smith

Hashim Amla

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Question 6 of 20

6. South Africa won the second Test in Melbourne by nine wickets. Who was named Man of the Match? Hint

Graeme Smith

Jacques Kallis

JP Duminy

Dale Steyn

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Question 7 of 20

7. The third Test was played in Sydney. Which Australian cricketer played their final Test match? Hint

Matthew Hayden

Michael Clarke

Michael Hussey

Stuart MacGill

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Question 8 of 20

8. Michael Clarke top scored for Australia in the first innings of the third Test. How many runs did he score? Hint

126

103

138

111

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Question 9 of 20

9. Which South African player retired hurt after being hit on the hand from a rising delivery from Mitchell Johnson, during the first innings of the third Test in Sydney? Hint

JP Duminy

Makhaya Ntini

Graeme Smith

Hashim Amla

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Question 10 of 20

10. Australia won the third Test match at the SCG by 103 runs. How many deliveries were left to close the match? Hint

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Question 11 of 20

11. In February 2009, the Test series moved to Johannesburg, South Africa. Which Australian player scored a century in their debut Test? Hint

Phillip Hughes

Andrew McDonald

Ben Hilfenhaus

Marcus North

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Question 12 of 20

12. Australia won the First Test in Johannesburg by 162 runs. Which Australian bowler took 8 wickets for the match and was named Man of the Match? Hint

Peter Siddle

Andrew McDonald

Ben Hilfenhaus

Mitchell Johnson

13. The second Test was played in Durban. Phillip Hughes scored 115 in the first innings and 160 in the second innings. He became the youngest player to score centuries in each innings. Whose record did he break? Hint

George Headley

Sachin Tendulkar

Donald Bradman

Sunil Gavaskar

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Question 14 of 20

14. On the second day of the second Test match in Durban, how many wickets were taken? Hint

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Question 15 of 20

15. Australia won the second Test match in Durban by how many runs? Hint

175

145

199

105

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Question 16 of 20

16. The third Test was played at Cape Town. Which South African player did not score a century? Hint

AB de Villiers

Ashwell Prince

Hasim Amla

Jacques Kallis

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Question 17 of 20

17. Which South African bowler took nine wickets for the match and was named Man of the Match for the third Test in Cape Town? Hint

Dale Steyn

Albie Morkel

Makhaya Ntini

Paul Harris

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Question 18 of 20

18. Which Australian player top scored in the second innings of the third Test in Cape Town? Hint

Mitchell Johnson

Ricky Ponting

Simon Katich

Michael Clarke

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Question 19 of 20

19. What was the winning margin that South Africa achieved in the third Test at Cape Town? Hint

An innings and 105 runs

An innings and 50 runs

An innings and 20 runs

An innings and 75 runs

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Question 20 of 20

20. Which umpire retired after the third Test in Cape Town? Hint

Rudi Koertzen

Asad Rauf

Steve Bucknor

Billy Bowden

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The first Test Match was played in Perth. Australia won the toss and elected to bat. Who top scored in the first innings?

Answer: Simon Katich

Simon Katich scored 83. He was supported by Michael Clarke (62) and Andrew Symonds (57). On the first morning, Australia had lost three quick wickets for 15 runs.

2. Of the 14 wickets Australia achieved, how many wickets were taken from Mitchell Johnson's bowling during the First Test match in Perth?

Answer: 11

In the first innings, he took 8-61. In the second innings, he took 3-98.

3. South Africa won the first Test in Perth by six wickets. Which two players achieved centuries in the second innings?

Answer: Graeme Smith & AB de Villiers

Graeme Smith scored 108 runs & AB de Villiers scored 106 runs. South Africa achieved the second biggest successful run chase in Test cricket history.

4. On Boxing Day, the second Test was held in Melbourne. Which Australian scored 200 runs for the match?

Answer: Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting scored 101 runs in the first innings, and 99 in the second innings. It was Ponting's 37th Test century.

5. Which South African player top scored in the first innings of the second Test in Melbourne?

Answer: JP Duminy

In only his second Test match, JP Duminy scored 166 runs.

6. South Africa won the second Test in Melbourne by nine wickets. Who was named Man of the Match?

Answer: Dale Steyn

Dale Steyn was named Man of the Match after he took 10 wickets in the match, and scored 74 in the first innings.

7. The third Test was played in Sydney. Which Australian cricketer played their final Test match?

Answer: Matthew Hayden

Matthew Hayden played 103 Tests for Australia. His highest run score was 380 against Zimbabwe in 2003, which was a world record at the time.

8. Michael Clarke top scored for Australia in the first innings of the third Test. How many runs did he score?

Answer: 138

It was Clarke's 10th Test century.

9. Which South African player retired hurt after being hit on the hand from a rising delivery from Mitchell Johnson, during the first innings of the third Test in Sydney?

Answer: Graeme Smith

Graeme Smith had to leave the field. In the second innings, he came in to bat at No. 11, and bravely tried to save the match for South Africa.

10. Australia won the third Test match at the SCG by 103 runs. How many deliveries were left to close the match?

Answer: 11

The third Test was nearly a draw. Australia might have lost the number one ranking as top Test cricket nation.
The second Test in Sydney (2008) was also a close battle. It was against India, and Australia won with nine minutes remaining.

11. In February 2009, the Test series moved to Johannesburg, South Africa. Which Australian player scored a century in their debut Test?

Answer: Marcus North

Marcus North scored 117 runs. Mitchell Johnson scored 96 not out and was unlucky to not get a century, too.
The Australian team had three players making their debut. The last time Australia did this was in 1985.

12. Australia won the First Test in Johannesburg by 162 runs. Which Australian bowler took 8 wickets for the match and was named Man of the Match?

Answer: Mitchell Johnson

Mitchell Johnson took 4-25 in the first innings and 4-112 in the second innings. He was supported by Peter Siddle who took 6-122 for the match.

Answer: George Headley

Phillip Hughes broke a 79-year old record. George Headley played for the West Indies and achieved the feat against England in 1930.

14. On the second day of the second Test match in Durban, how many wickets were taken?

Answer: 13

The ball was swinging and bouncing caused by moisture on the pitch. Australia lost 6 wickets and South Africa lost 7 wickets for the day. Graeme Smith had his hand injured again, and took no further part in the match.

15. Australia won the second Test match in Durban by how many runs?

Answer: 175

Australia took a 2-0 series lead and retained number one Test cricket nation.

16. The third Test was played at Cape Town. Which South African player did not score a century?

Answer: Hasim Amla

Ashwell Prince (150), Jacques Kallis (102), and AB de Villiers (163) all scored centuries. South Africa scored an imposing 651.

17. Which South African bowler took nine wickets for the match and was named Man of the Match for the third Test in Cape Town?

Answer: Paul Harris

Paul Harris took 3-34 in the first innings and 6-127 in the sceond innings.

18. Which Australian player top scored in the second innings of the third Test in Cape Town?

Answer: Mitchell Johnson

Mitchell Johnson scored 123 runs off 103 balls. After the match, Ricky Ponting, the Australian captain, declared Johnson to be an all-rounder.

19. What was the winning margin that South Africa achieved in the third Test at Cape Town?

Answer: An innings and 20 runs

It was 11 years ago when Australia was defeated by an innings against India.

20. Which umpire retired after the third Test in Cape Town?

Answer: Steve Bucknor

Steve Bucknor was an umpire from Jamaica. He umpired 126 Test matches and 179 one-day internationals. Prior to being a cricket umpire, he was also a football referee.

Source: Author skirwood

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