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Quiz about England v Australia Test History

England v. Australia Test History Quiz

Many remarkable and controversial events have occured in the rich history of England-Australia cricket rivalry. This quiz covers some of those memorable moments.

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

Author
buguru

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
65,219

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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709

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Question 1 of 10

1. At the Oval in 1938, England compiled a massive score, setting a test record which lasted for almost six decades. How many runs did England score? Hint

849

657

6 for 952

7 for 903

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was captain of the England team during the infamous bodyline series of 1932-33? Hint

Bill Voce

Gubby Allen

Harold Larwood

Douglas Jardine

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many times have England defeated Australia after being forced to follow on? Hint

Never

Twice

Once

Thrice

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which English batsman dominated the 1986-87 series? Hint

Mike Gatting

Allan Lamb

Chris Broad

David Gower

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many times, out of seven series, did England win the Ashes between 1988 and 2001? (This includes the 2001 series in England.) Hint

Zero times

Seven times

Four times

Once

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name given to the Australian team that toured England in 1948? Hint

The Indomitables

The Invincibles

The Run Machines

The Supermen

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1938, Len Hutton broke Don Bradman's record (334 runs) of the highest score in England-Australia tests. How many runs did Hutton score? Hint

364

337

336

340

8. One of the most exciting finishes to a test match occureed at the MCG in 1982. England won by the slender margin of three runs. Which two Australians almost stole the game with a partnership for the tenth wicket? Hint

Kim Hughes and Dennis Lillee

Allan Border and Jeff Thomson

John Dyson and Ray Bright

Kepler Wessels and Rodney Hogg

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Question 9 of 10

9. One of the most exciting finishes to a test match occured at the MCG in 1982. England won by the slender margin of three runs. Another close finish occured on the same ground in 1998: which fast bowler took 6 for 60 to win the game for England? Hint

Darren Gough

Dean Headley

Andy Caddick

Dominic Cork

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was remarkable about the result of the centenary test match in 1977? Hint

It was a tie

Same result and margin as the first ever test

England crushed Australia by a mammoth innings and 600 runs

Australia walked off the field and forfeited the match

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At the Oval in 1938, England compiled a massive score, setting a test record which lasted for almost six decades. How many runs did England score?

Answer: 7 for 903

England batted first and dominated every session.

2. Who was captain of the England team during the infamous bodyline series of 1932-33?

Answer: Douglas Jardine

Jardine developed bodyline, or 'leg theory' as he liked to call it, to counter the brilliance of Australia's Don Bradman.

3. How many times have England defeated Australia after being forced to follow on?

Answer: Twice

Once in 1894-95 and again in 1981.

4. Which English batsman dominated the 1986-87 series?

Answer: Chris Broad

Broad, an opener, scored three centuries in the five tests.

5. How many times, out of seven series, did England win the Ashes between 1988 and 2001? (This includes the 2001 series in England.)

Answer: Zero times

Australia won seven ashes series in a row from 1987 to 2001. A record between the countries.

6. What was the name given to the Australian team that toured England in 1948?

Answer: The Invincibles

The were called the Invincibles because they did not lose a match during the entire tour.

7. In 1938, Len Hutton broke Don Bradman's record (334 runs) of the highest score in England-Australia tests. How many runs did Hutton score?

Answer: 364

The other scores did not occur in England-Australia tests.

Answer: Allan Border and Jeff Thomson

Thomson was dropped in the slips by Chris Tavare, but Geoff Miller backed up to take the rebound.

Answer: Dean Headley

Australia were chasing a small total but succumbed to pressure and good bowling.

10. What was remarkable about the result of the centenary test match in 1977?

Answer: Same result and margin as the first ever test

Australia won both matches by 45 runs.

Source: Author buguru

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