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This is a quiz about the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 that was hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

A multiple-choice quiz by Sonu123. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Sonu123

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
374,442

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The 2015 Cricket World Cup 2015 was hosted by Australia and New Zealand jointly. Which of these options was not a venue in AUSTRALIA that hosted a match of the World Cup? Hint

The Gabba

Melbourne Cricket Ground

WACA Ground

McLean Park

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Umpire Selection Panel of the ICC (International Cricket Council) selected 20 umpires to officiate various matches at the 2015 Cricket World Cup tournament. Which of these umpires was not from Australia? Hint

Steve Davis

Bruce Oxenford

Rod Tucker

Billy Bowden

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Question 3 of 10

3. What were the four Associate or Affiliate nations to play in the 2015 Cricket World Cup tournament? Hint

Canada, Afghanistan, UAE and Kenya

Ireland, Scotland, Netherlands and Kenya

Ireland, Scotland, UAE and Afghanistan

Ireland, Canada, Namibia and Bermuda

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Question 4 of 10

4. There were 14 teams at the 2015 Cricket World Cup, divided in two groups of seven nations - Pool A and Pool B. Which of these four was not one of the teams in Group A? Hint

India

New Zealand

Australia

England

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Question 5 of 10

5. Afghanistan played their first ever World Cup in 2015. Against which team did they register their first World Cup win? Hint

England

Bangladesh

Scotland

New Zealand

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the highest run-scorer of the 2015 Cricket World Cup tournament? Hint

Martin Guptill

AB DeVillers

Kumar Sangakara

Brendon Taylor

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who were the joint highest wicket-takers of the 2015 Cricket World Cup tournament? Hint

Umesh Yadav and Mitchell Johnson

Mitchell Starc and Umesh Yadav

Mitchell Starc and Trent Boult

Mitchell Johnson and Trent BOult

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Question 8 of 10

8. There were many veteran players of various teams who announced their retirement from ODIs (One Day International) after the 2015 Cricket World Cup. Which of these wasn't one of them? Hint

JP Duminy

Misbah ul Haq

Kumar Sangakara

Michael Clarke

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Question 9 of 10

9. Out of these options, what was the similarity between the 1983 Cricket World Cup Final (known as Prudential Cup) and the 2015 Cricket World Cup Final? Hint

Both the finals were held at Melbourne Cricket Ground

The team batting first scored 183 on both occasions

The team batting second won the match on both occasions

There were two 5-wicket hauls in both the matches

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who won the 2015 Cricket World Cup? Hint

New Zealand

Australia

India

South Africa

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The 2015 Cricket World Cup 2015 was hosted by Australia and New Zealand jointly. Which of these options was not a venue in AUSTRALIA that hosted a match of the World Cup?

Answer: McLean Park

McLean Park is situated in Napier, New Zealand with a capacity of 22,500. Other grounds are situated in Australia. The Gabba is situated in Brisbane, WACA is situated in Perth and Melbourne Cricket Ground is in Melbourne which was also the venue of the final match.

Answer: Billy Bowden

Billy Bowden belongs to New Zealand. He is famous for his'crooked finger' while giving outs. Steve Davis, Rod Tucker and Bruce Oxenford are all from Australia.

3. What were the four Associate or Affiliate nations to play in the 2015 Cricket World Cup tournament?

Answer: Ireland, Scotland, UAE and Afghanistan

The 2011-13 World Cricket League Championship was organized to select the qualifying Associate or Affiliate members to play in the main tournament. The top two teams of the Qualifier directly qualified for the Cup and two other teams were selected from among the teams which played the 2013 ICC World Cricket League Division Three.

4. There were 14 teams at the 2015 Cricket World Cup, divided in two groups of seven nations - Pool A and Pool B. Which of these four was not one of the teams in Group A?

Answer: India

Pool A comprised of Australia, New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka, Scotland, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Pool B comprised of India, Pakistan, South Africa, West Indies, Ireland, Zimbabwe and UAE.

5. Afghanistan played their first ever World Cup in 2015. Against which team did they register their first World Cup win?

Answer: Scotland

This was a thrilling match. Scotland, batting first, scored 210 in 50 overs. Afghanistan faced great hurdles in the chase, but in the end they won the match with 1 wicket and only 3 balls to spare. S. Zadran hit the winning runs and Samiullah Shenwari top scored for Bangladesh with a brilliant 96.

6. Who was the highest run-scorer of the 2015 Cricket World Cup tournament?

Answer: Martin Guptill

Martin Guptill of New Zealand scored 547 runs in the whole tournament that included a scintillating 237 against West Indies in the Quarter-Finals. Kumar Sangakara of Sri Lanka was a top performer in the tournament with 541 runs. Ab Devilliers of South Africa scored 482 runs and Brendan Taylor of Zimbabwe scored 433 runs.

7. Who were the joint highest wicket-takers of the 2015 Cricket World Cup tournament?

Answer: Mitchell Starc and Trent Boult

Mitchell Starc of Australia and Trent Boult of New Zealand both took 22 wickets in the whole tournament. Both were very accurate left-arm fast bowlers. Mitchell Starc was also declared the Man of the Tournament.

8. There were many veteran players of various teams who announced their retirement from ODIs (One Day International) after the 2015 Cricket World Cup. Which of these wasn't one of them?

Answer: JP Duminy

JP Duminy was still at the early stages of his career. Michael Clarke announced that he would retire from cricket after playing the final of the World Cup. Kumar Sangakara and his teammate Mahela Jaywardane of Sri Lanka also announced their retirement from ODIs. Misbah ul Haq and Shahid Afridi of Pakistan announced their retirement from cricket. Daniel Vettori of New Zealand announced his retirement after the final match of the tournament.

9. Out of these options, what was the similarity between the 1983 Cricket World Cup Final (known as Prudential Cup) and the 2015 Cricket World Cup Final?

Answer: The team batting first scored 183 on both occasions

In the Prudential Cup of 1983, India scored 183 against in the final against the West Indies at the Lords. In 2015, New Zealand scored 183 batting first in the CWC final against Australia.

10. Who won the 2015 Cricket World Cup?

Answer: Australia

Australia chased down the target of 184 set by New Zealand in the 34th over. Grant Elliot's fighting 83 for New Zealand was overshadowed by Australia's captain Michael Clarke's 74. James Faulkner was declared the Man of the Final for his brilliant spell of 3-36 and Mitchell Starc was declared the Man of the Tournament.

Source: Author Sonu123

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