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Australia v Scotland Trivia Quiz

Welcome to the first in a series of quizzes about the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Each quiz will be devoted to a different game. The games will mainly be Australia's, but I will make some quizzes about the other big matches too. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Mr. Turkle. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Mr. Turkle

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
255,730

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
527

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Question 1 of 10

1. In Australia's first match against Scotland, who won the toss, and what did they decide to do? Hint

Australia chose to bat first

Scotland chose to bat first

Scotland chose to bowl first

Australia chose to bowl first

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many runs did Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden put on together for the first wicket? Hint

144

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the highest scorer for Australia against the Scots? Hint

Matthew Hayden

Michael Clarke

Adam Gilchrist

Ricky Ponting

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Question 4 of 10

4. How long did rain interrupt play during Australia's innings? Hint

5 minutes

35 minutes

20 minutes

50 minutes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Australian made 40 not out off 15 balls in the last few overs of the Australian innings? Hint

Brad Hodge

Brad Hogg

Shane Watson

Ricky Ponting

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who took the best bowling figures for Scotland? Hint

DR Brown

RM Haq

JAR Blain

GA Rogers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who got the best bowling figures for the Australians? Hint

Glenn McGrath

Sean Tait

Brad Hodge

Nathan Bracken

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the top scorer for Scotland in their innings against the Australians? Hint

DR Brown

NS Poonia

RM Haq

CJO Smith

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the Scottish player who did not bat against the Australians due to an injury? Hint

RM Haq

JAR Blain

DF Watts

GM Hamilton

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was named Man of the Match in this match? Hint

Ricky Ponting

Brad Hogg

Glenn McGrath

Matthew Hayden

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In Australia's first match against Scotland, who won the toss, and what did they decide to do?

Answer: Scotland chose to bowl first

Australia had a bit of trouble bowling second in one day matches leading up to the World Cup, and captain Ricky Ponting stated in the papers that he intended to bowl first whenever he won the toss in the tournament. To thwart Australia's plans, Scotland decided to send Australia in to bat so they would be forced to bowl second.

2. How many runs did Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden put on together for the first wicket?

Answer: 91

Gilchrist and Hayden put on a big opening partnership. The partnership was broken in the 17th over when Adam Gilchrist was dismissed LBW for 46 off the bowling of DR Brown.

3. Who was the highest scorer for Australia against the Scots?

Answer: Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting made 113 off 93 balls in 144 minutes at a strike rate of 121.50. His innings included 9 fours and 5 sixes. During this innings, Ponting became the highest Australian run scorer in World Cup history. It was also Ponting's 23rd One Day International (ODI) century and his 4th in World Cups. The innings also took Ponting's career ODI runs to 9,969.

4. How long did rain interrupt play during Australia's innings?

Answer: 35 minutes

Play was interrupted in the 41st over. At the time, Ricky Ponting was on 91 not out.

5. Which Australian made 40 not out off 15 balls in the last few overs of the Australian innings?

Answer: Brad Hogg

Brad Hogg is not known for his big hitting. He was more of an accumulator, so it was a shock for everybody when he came out to bat and hit 3 fours and 3 sixes. His strike rate was 266.66. In the words of Richie Benaud, "marvelous stuff".

6. Who took the best bowling figures for Scotland?

Answer: RM Haq

With figures of 2/49 off 7 overs, Haq managed to get Matthew Hayden and Michael Clarke out. Not a bad story to tell the grandchildren in years to come.

7. Who got the best bowling figures for the Australians?

Answer: Glenn McGrath

Glenn McGrath came on first change for Australia and showed everyone that he was still a force to be reckoned with. His figures of 3/14 off 6 overs with 1 maiden at a run rate of 2.33, looked as good as they sound.

8. Who was the top scorer for Scotland in their innings against the Australians?

Answer: CJO Smith

Smith managed to make 51 runs off 76 balls in 93 minutes, and hit 7 fours along the way. His strike rate was 67.10.

9. Who was the Scottish player who did not bat against the Australians due to an injury?

Answer: JAR Blain

Blain only bowled four overs in the Australian innings and left the field injured. He was unable to come back out to bat.

10. Who was named Man of the Match in this match?

Answer: Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting's century coupled with his leadership of the Australian team were plenty enough for him to be named the Man of the Match for Australia's first match.

Source: Author Mr. Turkle

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