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Quiz about Feared Test Teams
Quiz about Feared Test Teams

Feared Test Teams Trivia Quiz


Over the years there have been many test teams that have made the opposition shake in their boots. How much do you know about these powerful squads.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bobino5540. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
Bobino5540
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
302,407
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
Plays
349
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Question 1 of 10
1. The powerful Steve Waugh-led Australian squad won 16 consecutive test matches from the 14th October 1999 to 27th February 2001. A huge reason for their success was their aggressive bowling attack. Who were the 6 bowlers that bowled in the most matches during this period? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Between 1884 and 1892 England were the dominant force in test cricket. They won 9 consecutive test series, a feat that remained untouched until Australia did the same 116 years later. Who were the two Englishmen that captained the first and last games in the streak? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. From the 20th June 1968 until 5th August 1971 the English team led by Colin Cowdrey and Ray Illingworth went through 26 consecutive matches without defeat. How many of those games did England actually win? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In one calender year the mighty West Indian team of 1984 won 11 consecutive games. Who made up the 3 pronged speed attack that the West Indies used to scare the opposition's batting line-up? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The Donald Bradman led 1948 Invincibles toured England and became the first test side to play an entire tour without losing a match. If you were an English bowler in the 5 international tests, who are the four batsmen you could expect to see at the top of the powerful Australian batting in most innings? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. While some teams are unbeatable others are laughable. New Zealand still owned the dubious honour of the longest run of consecutive games without a win, when Bangladesh finished their streak of tests without a win in December 2004. How many games did New Zealand lose or draw before they won their first game? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In July 2002 a Sri Lankan team led by Sanath Jayasuriya and Aravinda de Silva batted a meek Bangladesh bowling attack. How many runs did Sri Lanka score in one day? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In a timeless match during 1932 a powerful Australian team that included the likes of Bradman, Woodfull, Oldfield, O'Reilly and Grimmett destroyed a touring South African team. How many overs did the South Africans bat for in BOTH innings combined? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. During the 1st test between Australia and India of the 1956-57 season, a fired up Ray Lindwall and Richie Benaud frustrated India with great bowling. What score did the Australians restrict India to in one complete day of batting? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. A great bowling attack can win you a test when all seems lost (see Australia versus England at the Adelaide oval during 2006-07 Ashes series). What happens though when two dominant bowling attacks meet. During the 1st Ashes test in 1888, England led by Allan Steel and WG Grace faced off against the Australian's featuring Alec Bannerman and JJ Ferris. How may wickets fell on the second day of this test? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The powerful Steve Waugh-led Australian squad won 16 consecutive test matches from the 14th October 1999 to 27th February 2001. A huge reason for their success was their aggressive bowling attack. Who were the 6 bowlers that bowled in the most matches during this period?

Answer: McGrath, Fleming, Warne, Lee, Miller, Blewett

McGrath was the only bowler to bowl in all 16 tests. Damien Fleming bowled in 8 tests while Shane Warne bowled in 10. Colin Miller, Brett Lee and Greg Blewett all bowled in 7 Tests. Remarkably Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh nearly made the list bowling in 5 tests, along with Jason Gillespie and Mark Waugh.
2. Between 1884 and 1892 England were the dominant force in test cricket. They won 9 consecutive test series, a feat that remained untouched until Australia did the same 116 years later. Who were the two Englishmen that captained the first and last games in the streak?

Answer: Monkey Hornby & Walter Read

WG Grace played in the first test but was not named captain. Lord Harris captained the second and third test. All other players played in the final test.
3. From the 20th June 1968 until 5th August 1971 the English team led by Colin Cowdrey and Ray Illingworth went through 26 consecutive matches without defeat. How many of those games did England actually win?

Answer: 9

Tom Graveney actually captained the 3rd test of this streak. Cowdrey was replaced by Illingworth after he snapped an achillies tendon.
4. In one calender year the mighty West Indian team of 1984 won 11 consecutive games. Who made up the 3 pronged speed attack that the West Indies used to scare the opposition's batting line-up?

Answer: Garner, Marshall, Holding

For the majority of the streak Joel Garner, Malcolm Marshall and Michael Holding dominated the bowling line-up. Courtney Walsh did not enter until later in the frame while Curtley Ambrose had not started his international career at this time.
5. The Donald Bradman led 1948 Invincibles toured England and became the first test side to play an entire tour without losing a match. If you were an English bowler in the 5 international tests, who are the four batsmen you could expect to see at the top of the powerful Australian batting in most innings?

Answer: Barnes, Morris, Bradman, Hassett

For the majority of the innings Sid Barnes, Arthur Morris, Donald Bradman and Lindsey Hassett took the first four batting spots. Ian Johnson and Miller both advanced in the batting order in a few innings, while Ray Lindwall and Neil Harvey batted in the lower and middle order.
6. While some teams are unbeatable others are laughable. New Zealand still owned the dubious honour of the longest run of consecutive games without a win, when Bangladesh finished their streak of tests without a win in December 2004. How many games did New Zealand lose or draw before they won their first game?

Answer: 44

An unbelievable 26 years from January 1930 to March 1956. Bangladesh had a run of 34 matches (November 2000 to December 2004), India had 31 (December 1981 to October 1984), while South Africa owns a 28 game run without a win (July 1935 to March 1950).
7. In July 2002 a Sri Lankan team led by Sanath Jayasuriya and Aravinda de Silva batted a meek Bangladesh bowling attack. How many runs did Sri Lanka score in one day?

Answer: 509

Sanath Jayasuriya scored 145 and Aravinda de Silva made 206 both batting at a strike rate over 88. Sri Lanka managed this despite losing nine wickets during the day.
8. In a timeless match during 1932 a powerful Australian team that included the likes of Bradman, Woodfull, Oldfield, O'Reilly and Grimmett destroyed a touring South African team. How many overs did the South Africans bat for in BOTH innings combined?

Answer: 54.5 overs

South Africa scored 36 in their first dig and 45 in the second. In what were difficult batting conditions Australia only managed 153 runs but still managed to win the game by an innings and 72 runs. Don Bradman did play in the game but did not bat due to injury.
9. During the 1st test between Australia and India of the 1956-57 season, a fired up Ray Lindwall and Richie Benaud frustrated India with great bowling. What score did the Australians restrict India to in one complete day of batting?

Answer: 5 for 117

Australia eventually bowled India out on the second day for 161 and won the test by an innings and 5 runs.
10. A great bowling attack can win you a test when all seems lost (see Australia versus England at the Adelaide oval during 2006-07 Ashes series). What happens though when two dominant bowling attacks meet. During the 1st Ashes test in 1888, England led by Allan Steel and WG Grace faced off against the Australian's featuring Alec Bannerman and JJ Ferris. How may wickets fell on the second day of this test?

Answer: 27

The highest score by any player was 24 by WG Grace.
Source: Author Bobino5540

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