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Quiz about Memorable Moments Lance Cairns

Memorable Moments - Lance Cairns Quiz

Lance Cairns was New Zealand's original "pinch hitter" in One Day Internationals. His explosive batting exploits are legendary, but his Test career is less well known. His son, Chris, is one of the world's leading all-rounders.

A multiple-choice quiz by rogerw1nz. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
rogerw1nz

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
179,652

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Lance Cairns made his Test debut in Adelaide in January 1974, as a medium pace bowler and No. 11 batsman. New Zealand were hammered by an innings and 57 runs. What was Cairns' contribution? Hint

2 wickets, 4 runs

0 wickets, 14 runs

4 wickets, 2 runs

1 wicket, 20 runs

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Question 2 of 10

2. Cairns will be remembered for an unusual aspect of his bowling action. What was it? Hint

He always ran between the umpire and the stumps to bowl

He bowled left arm to right-handers, and right arm to lefties

He bowled with his "wrong" foot forward

He always bowled with his cap on

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Question 3 of 10

3. The first time Cairns took six wickets in an innings was against the West Indies in Christchurch in 1980. For what reason is this match remembered? Hint

The West Indies team protested against umpiring decisions

It was New Zealand's first win over the West Indies

The game was abandoned following a lightning strike on a player

The crowd rioted over an umpiring decision

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the Second Test against England at Headingly, Leeds in 1983, Cairns was instrumental in New Zealand's decisive 5 wicket victory. What unusual aspects surrounded this game? Hint

Cairns' bowling figures were 10/144

All 20 wickets in the two England innings were taken by bowlers whose surnames started with 'C'

All of these

This match was New Zealand's first Test win in England

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Question 5 of 10

5. Cairns' performance in the First Test against England at the Basin Reserve, Wellington in January 1984 was outstanding. Why? Hint

He took 5 catches & 6 wickets

He scored a 50 and took 7 England wickets

He hit his maiden Test century

He batted 4 hours with a leg injury to help save the game

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Question 6 of 10

6. Cairns hit his highest ODI score against England in a match on 17 July 1978 at Old Trafford. What was his score, and how many sixes did he hit? Hint

55, 3

70, 6

65, 5

60, 4

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Question 7 of 10

7. The so-called World Series Cup of 1983 featured Australia, New Zealand and England. On 29 January, New Zealand beat England by 4 wickets in one of the most exciting finishes imaginable. Who top scored for New Zealand? Hint

Lance Cairns

Jeremy Coney

Richard Hadlee

Jeff Crowe

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Question 8 of 10

8. One of Cairns' best bowling figures in ODI's was against Australia at Sydney on 18 January 1983. What were Cairns' figures? Hint

4/16

4/36

5/26

5/40

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Question 9 of 10

9. The innings that Lance Cairns is best remembered for was the one at the Melbourne Cricket Ground against Australia in 1983 when he hit Rodney Hogg for 6 with only one hand holding the bat! How many runs did Cairns score? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Did Cairns ever win a Man of the Match award?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lance Cairns made his Test debut in Adelaide in January 1974, as a medium pace bowler and No. 11 batsman. New Zealand were hammered by an innings and 57 runs. What was Cairns' contribution?

Answer: 2 wickets, 4 runs

Cairns took 2/73 in Australia's innings of 477, and scored 4 not out and 0 in New Zealand's two innings. Not a spectacular start to his Test career!

2. Cairns will be remembered for an unusual aspect of his bowling action. What was it?

Answer: He bowled with his "wrong" foot forward

His action was strange, but it brought results! He took 130 Test wickets in his 43 Tests.

3. The first time Cairns took six wickets in an innings was against the West Indies in Christchurch in 1980. For what reason is this match remembered?

Answer: The West Indies team protested against umpiring decisions

On the third day, the West Indies were so incensed by umpire Fred Goodall's decisions, that they refused to come out for the post-tea session until he was replaced. They relented after a delay of 11 minutes. On the fourth day Windies bowler Colin Croft knocked off the bails and then deliberately bumped into umpire Goodall's back, nearly knocking him over.

4. In the Second Test against England at Headingly, Leeds in 1983, Cairns was instrumental in New Zealand's decisive 5 wicket victory. What unusual aspects surrounded this game?

Answer: All of these

Despite New Zealand's top bowler being Richard Hadlee, the wickets were shared by Cairns (10), Ewen Chatfield (6) and Jeremy Coney (4). It was New Zealand's first Test win in England.

5. Cairns' performance in the First Test against England at the Basin Reserve, Wellington in January 1984 was outstanding. Why?

Answer: He scored a 50 and took 7 England wickets

In England's first innings of 463, Cairns took 7 of the first 8 wickets to fall (the other was a runout), and finished with figures of 45 overs 10 maidens 7/143. Then when NZ batted a second time, he made his top Test score of 64, and figured in a 9th wicket partnership of 118 with Jeremy Coney.

6. Cairns hit his highest ODI score against England in a match on 17 July 1978 at Old Trafford. What was his score, and how many sixes did he hit?

Answer: 60, 4

New Zealand were 85/6 when Cairns came out to bat. He faced 43 balls, hit four 6's and four 4's and was last out at 192. NZ lost by 126 runs.

Answer: Richard Hadlee

Sorry, it was Hadlee! Although Cairns hit 49 off 24 balls including three 6's and four 4's, he didn't top score, but his quick-fire runs probably did the most to ensure the victory. Hadlee scored 79 off 64 balls, Coney 47* off 51 and Crowe 50 off 66. New Zealand won with just 7 balls left.

8. One of Cairns' best bowling figures in ODI's was against Australia at Sydney on 18 January 1983. What were Cairns' figures?

Answer: 4/16

With Cairns bowling 10 overs, 4 maidens and taking 4/16, Australia were never in the hunt chasing 227 for victory and lost by 47 runs.

Answer: 52

Only 52 runs, but off only 25 balls. Cairns smashed six 6's and one 4 and scored 52 of the 59 runs scored while he was at the crease. However, NZ were well beaten that day.

10. Did Cairns ever win a Man of the Match award?

Answer: Yes

Against Sri Lanka in 1984, he scored 40* off 26 balls (three 6's and four 4's) and then took 2/14 off seven overs, to win his only Man of the Match award.

Source: Author rogerw1nz

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