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Sports Quiz: Ashes 2002 Fourth Test: 10 Questions | Test Cricket

After comprehensive victories in the first three of this five test Ashes series, there was not much riding on this one. However, some notable performances were seen in this Boxing Day test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

A multiple-choice quiz by rogerw1nz. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
rogerw1nz

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
110,946

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Australia won the toss and batted first. Who was the top scorer? Hint

Damien Martyn

Matthew Hayden

Steve Waugh

Justin Langer

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many runs did the top scorer make in the Australian innings? Hint

250

198

159

227

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Question 3 of 10

3. An Australian batsman scored his sixth test century in a calendar year. Who was it? Hint

Justin Langer

Steve Waugh

Ricky Ponting

Matthew Hayden

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Question 4 of 10

4. Four of the England bowlers went for over 100. Who had the best figures? Hint

Richard Dawson

Craig White

Andy Caddick

Steve Harmison

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Question 5 of 10

5. England never really looked like passing the follow-on mark of 352, at one stage being 6/118. However, one batsman hit three 6's and nine 4's in a rearguard effort. Who was it? Hint

Craig White

Nasser Hussain

Robert Key

Andy Caddick

6. So England were all out for 270, and followed on. But they fared much better in their second knock, passing the Australian total with only 4 wickets down. Which English batsman was largely responsible? Hint

Michael Vaughan

Mark Butcher

Marcus Trescothick

Nasser Hussain

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Question 7 of 10

7. Unfortunately for England, the tail failed to wag, and they were dismissed for 387, leaving Australia 107 to win. Which Aussie bowler had the best second innings figures? Hint

Glenn McGrath

Stuart MacGill

Brett Lee

Jason Gillespie

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Question 8 of 10

8. Needing such a small total to win, Australia must have relaxed a little, and soon found themselves at 3/58. Did they win?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the final result? Hint

England won by 10 runs

Australia won by 3 wickets

Australia won by 5 wickets

Australia won by 7 wickets

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was Man of the Match? Hint

Craig White

Justin Langer

Matthew Hayden

Michael Vaughan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Australia won the toss and batted first. Who was the top scorer?

Answer: Justin Langer

Do you remember what Langer scored? If so, you got the next question correct! Australia declared on the second day at 6 for 551.

2. How many runs did the top scorer make in the Australian innings?

Answer: 250

This was Justin Langer's highest test score so far in his career, beating his 223 against India at Sydney in January 2000. He has scored thireen test tons up to this time.

3. An Australian batsman scored his sixth test century in a calendar year. Who was it?

Answer: Matthew Hayden

Yes, it was Matthew Hayden, who was first out for 102, when the Aussie total was 195. His other centuries were against South Africa (105 in Sydney and 122 in Johannesburg), Pakistan (119 at Sharjah) and earlier in this series against England (197 at the 'Gabba and 103 in Adelaide).

4. Four of the England bowlers went for over 100. Who had the best figures?

Answer: Craig White

It was a tough time for the bowlers! White took 3/133 off 33 overs, Dawson 2/121 from 28, Caddick 1/126 from 36, Harmison 0/108 also from 36, and Mark Butcher 0/52 from 13.

5. England never really looked like passing the follow-on mark of 352, at one stage being 6/118. However, one batsman hit three 6's and nine 4's in a rearguard effort. Who was it?

Answer: Craig White

Craig White was the man who took the long handle to the Aussie bowlers, scoring 85 not out, batting at No. 8.

Answer: Michael Vaughan

Vaughan continued his excellent form with his second century of the series. He made 145, following his 177 in the Second Test in Adelaide.

7. Unfortunately for England, the tail failed to wag, and they were dismissed for 387, leaving Australia 107 to win. Which Aussie bowler had the best second innings figures?

Answer: Stuart MacGill

MacGill it was, with 5/152 off a mammoth 48 overs. Gillespie took 3/71, McGrath 1/44 and Lee 1/87. MacGill was only selected following the injury to Shane Warne.

8. Needing such a small total to win, Australia must have relaxed a little, and soon found themselves at 3/58. Did they win?

Answer: Yes

Yes, they won, but it was a bit of a struggle! They made 5/107. Top scorer was Ricky Ponting with 30.

9. What was the final result?

Answer: Australia won by 5 wickets

Australia reached their victory target with five wickets, and more than half a day to spare.

10. Who was Man of the Match?

Answer: Justin Langer

Langer's 250 in the first innings was definitely the highlight of the match. He batted 578 minutes, hitting one 6 and thirty 4's.

Source: Author rogerw1nz

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