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The Ashes 2005 Trivia Quiz

The greatest summer of sport ever. Moments which all 2005 cricket fans will remember.

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

Author
jonnydakota

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
224,980

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the top run scorer in the series? Hint

Marcus Trescothick

Kevin Pietersen

Ricky Ponting

Andrew Strauss

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Question 2 of 10

2. What number did Andrew Flintoff have on his shirt throughout the series? Hint

600

612

591

588

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Question 3 of 10

3. What date did the series finish on? Hint

12th September

26th September

19th September

30th August

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which two Test venues were England victorious at? Hint

Old Trafford and Edgbaston

Trent bridge and Old Trafford

Edgbaston and the Oval

Edgbaston and Trent Bridge

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Question 5 of 10

5. Glenn McGrath was injured before the second test. What was he doing? Hint

Bowling in the nets

Playing rugby

Batting in the nets

Burnt on a barbeque

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Question 6 of 10

6. Shane Warne took his 600th test wicket during the tour?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. England only used 12 players throughout the series. Who replaced Simon Jones in the final Test at the Oval? Hint

Paul Collingwood

James Anderson

Chris Tremlett

Robert Key

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who bowled out Michael Clarke in the second innings of the Old Trafford Test with a perfect yorker? Hint

Andrew Flintoff

Matthew Hoggard

Steve Harmison

Simon Jones

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the substitute fielder who ran out Ricky Ponting at Trent Bridge? Hint

Gary Pratt

Thomas Birks

Chris Tremlett

Drew Douse

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Question 10 of 10

10. England recaptured the Ashes in 2005, their first victory since ____ . Hint

1985

1986

1988

1989

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the top run scorer in the series?

Answer: Kevin Pietersen

Trescothick was leading right through the series until the final innings when Kevin Pietersen hit an amazing century. Ponting top scored for the Aussies.

2. What number did Andrew Flintoff have on his shirt throughout the series?

Answer: 591

The number corresponded to how many players have played for England before, so Freddy is the 591st player for England.

3. What date did the series finish on?

Answer: 12th September

It was a very late finish for the cricket season.

4. Which two Test venues were England victorious at?

Answer: Edgbaston and Trent Bridge

England won by 2 runs at Edgbaston, a game that will always be remembered. A draw due to a gutsy last wicket stand at Old Trafford and a win by 3 wickets at Trent Bridge.

5. Glenn McGrath was injured before the second test. What was he doing?

Answer: Playing rugby

Shortly before the Test, Glenn was warming up with his teammates playing rugby when he tripped over a cricket ball and twisted his ankle.

6. Shane Warne took his 600th test wicket during the tour?

Answer: True

Shane took his 600th and Glenn McGrath took his 500th, and on doing so he changed his bowling shoes to a pair of Pony 500s which were gone by the second innings.

7. England only used 12 players throughout the series. Who replaced Simon Jones in the final Test at the Oval?

Answer: Paul Collingwood

Collingwood got the thumbs up ahead of Jimmy Anderson as it was thought he would strengthen the batting line up as well as being able to bowl. Tremlett was the number 12 for all the other Tests. The others were Vaughan, Trescothick, Strauss, Bell, Pietersen, Flintoff, Giles, Hoggard, Harmison and Gerraint Jones.

8. Who bowled out Michael Clarke in the second innings of the Old Trafford Test with a perfect yorker?

Answer: Simon Jones

The best wicket of the series given the time and occasion.

9. Who was the substitute fielder who ran out Ricky Ponting at Trent Bridge?

Answer: Gary Pratt

Gary Pratt was the fielder from Durham. Ricky Ponting landed himself in hot water afterwards for making accusations against Pratt and swearing towards the England dressing room.

10. England recaptured the Ashes in 2005, their first victory since ____ .

Answer: 1986

The last ashes victory for England came in 1986 (they lost the Ashes in 1989). With Australia dominating through out the 90s.

Source: Author jonnydakota

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