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First is Best Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz about the first ever ODI match played.

A multiple-choice quiz by l4lohu. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
l4lohu
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
227,157
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
860
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. When was the first ODI was played? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In a 40 over match, how many max overs are allowed per bowler? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was the captain of England team? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the captain of Australia team? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Australia won the toss.


Question 6 of 10
6. What was England's final total? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was the top scorer for England? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who was the top scorer for Australia? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who won the match? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who won the Man of the Match award? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When was the first ODI was played?

Answer: 5th January, 1971

Australia and England played the first ODI on 5 January 1971 at Melbourne.
2. In a 40 over match, how many max overs are allowed per bowler?

Answer: 8

A bowler can bowl maximum of 8 overs (64 balls).
3. Who was the captain of England team?

Answer: Illingworth

Raymond Illingworth, the right handed batsman captained the England team for the first ODI in 1971.
4. Who was the captain of Australia team?

Answer: Lawry

Bill Lawry, the left-handed batsmen captained the Australian team.
5. Australia won the toss.

Answer: Yes

Autralian captain Bill Lawry won the toss and elected to field first.
6. What was England's final total?

Answer: 190/10

England bowled out for 190 in 39.4 overs (186 mins).
7. Who was the top scorer for England?

Answer: JH Edrich

JH Edrich scored 82 of 119 balls with 4 boundaries.
8. Who was the top scorer for Australia?

Answer: IM Chappell

IM Chappell scored 60 of 103 balls with 5 fours and 1 six.
9. Who won the match?

Answer: Australia

Australia won the match by 5 wickets in 34.6 overs.
10. Who won the Man of the Match award?

Answer: JH Edrich

JH Edrich was won the Man of the Match award for his wonderful 82 runs.
Source: Author l4lohu

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