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2003 ICC World Cup Trivia

2003 ICC World Cup Trivia Quizzes

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35 quizzes and 395 trivia questions.
1.
  Australia's 2003 World Cup Squad    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Just a quick quiz about the 15 men in Australia's Squad (Cricket World Cup) that took on the world and remained undefeated!
Easier, 15 Qns, Fi B, Oct 04 03
Easier
Fi B
5681 plays
2.
  Cricket World Cup: Australia 2003    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The 2003 Cricket World Cup was held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Kenya. Australia won this tournament to claim their 3rd World Cup.
Tough, 15 Qns, Fi B, May 28 09
Tough
Fi B
2798 plays
3.
  An Indian Adventure in the Pool    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Tracing India's performance in the pool stage of the ICC World Cup, 2003 held in South Africa (through the eyes of the captain Saurav Ganguly).
Tough, 10 Qns, ace_sodium, Feb 07 09
Tough
ace_sodium
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4.
  2003 World Cup Surprises    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The home side crashing out in the group stage, Kenya making the semi-finals, a Canadian making a century against the West Indies. The 2003 cricket world cup certainly threw up some surprises! How much do you know about them?
Tough, 10 Qns, gladstone, Feb 28 07
Tough
gladstone
1072 plays
5.
  The Players All Wore Colours!    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Gone are the days where the colourful one-day uniforms are scorned. The concept of this quiz is simple: Match the team colours at the 2003 Cricket World Cup to the national team. Good Luck!
Average, 15 Qns, hews, Oct 08 07
Average
hews
1770 plays
6.
  World Cup Pool Matches [1]    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The I.C.C. Cricket World Cup started in South Africa on 9 February 2003. How closely have you followed the results? This quiz covers Pool Matches 1 to 5.
Tough, 15 Qns, rogerw1nz, Dec 03 09
Tough
rogerw1nz
881 plays
7.
  World Cup Pool Matches [5]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some of the final Pool Matches in the 2003 World Cup were really nail-biting, as teams sought to secure their places in the "Super Sixes" semifinal positions. This is the final Pool Matches Quiz. How much do you recall of matches 35 to 42?
Average, 10 Qns, rogerw1nz, Feb 15 22
Average
rogerw1nz
Feb 15 22
804 plays
8.
  India vs Pakistan: WC 2003    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the pool "A" match between India and Pakistan.
Average, 10 Qns, 12791, Apr 13 07
Average
12791
1696 plays
9.
  Cricket Mania    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just a few trivia questions from the ICC World Cup, 2003 held in South Africa!
Tough, 10 Qns, ace_sodium, Apr 22 03
Tough
ace_sodium
1200 plays
10.
  Super Sixes 1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The format of the 2003 Cricket World Cup meant that some minor nations got through to the Super Six (quarter-final) stage, but more fancied nations missed out. The six through were Australia, Kenya, India, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Zimbabwe.
Difficult, 10 Qns, rogerw1nz, Mar 10 03
Difficult
rogerw1nz
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trivia question Quick Question
India's task was a daunting one, requiring 7.2 per over to win the World Cup. What happened in their first over?

From Quiz "2003 ICC World Cup: Semi-Finals & Final"




11.
  2003 ICC World Cup: Semi-Finals & Final    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The climax of the 2003 Cricket World Cup were the semifinals and final. How much knowledge of these games do you have?
Average, 15 Qns, rogerw1nz, Jul 05 08
Average
rogerw1nz
1357 plays
12.
  2003 World Cup Final    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
2003's cricket World Cup Final was played at the New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg on the 23rd of March. Australia of course won. Have fun and good luck.
Difficult, 10 Qns, undisputed brock, May 31 07
Difficult
undisputed brock
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13.
  Australian Batting Averages    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz asks about each Australian player's batting average for the entire 2003 Cricket World Cup. Remember, to find an average you need to divide their total score by the amount of times they got out. If you don't know, just guess! It's all MC.
Difficult, 15 Qns, Fi B, Dec 10 08
Difficult
Fi B
1081 plays
14.
  New Zealand vs South Africa: 2003    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the pool "B" match between New Zealand and South Africa. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, 12791, Jul 28 04
Average
12791
354 plays
15.
  Kenya vs Canada: WC 2003    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the pool "B" match between Kenya and Canada. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, 12791, Jan 28 04
Average
12791
270 plays
16.
  India vs Sri Lanka: WC 2003    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the Super Six match between India and Sri Lanka.
Average, 10 Qns, 12791, Feb 15 04
Average
12791
751 plays
17.
  Pakistan vs Holland: WC 2003    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the pool "A" match between Pakistan and Holland (Netherlands). :-)
Average, 10 Qns, 12791, Jan 24 04
Average
12791
322 plays
18.
  NZ vs West Indies: WC 2003    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the pool "B" match between New Zealand and West Indies. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, 12791, Jan 30 04
Average
12791
375 plays
19.
  India vs England: WC 2003    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the pool "A" match between India and England. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, 12791, Feb 15 04
Average
12791
819 plays
20.
  South Africa vs Bangladesh    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the pool "B" match between South Africa and Bangladesh. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, 12791, Jul 28 04
Average
12791
316 plays
21.
  World Cup Pool Matches [4]    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Some 2003 World Cup Pool Matches were affected by rain and boycotts, but there was also some exciting cricket from some unlikely heroes. What do you remember about Pool Matches 21 to 34?
Tough, 15 Qns, rogerw1nz, Dec 03 09
Tough
rogerw1nz
493 plays
22.
  A Tale of Two Countries    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The contrasting tales (or performance), of Australia and England in the pool stage of ICC World Cup, 2003.
Difficult, 10 Qns, ace_sodium, Jul 28 04
Difficult
ace_sodium
628 plays
23.
  Super Sixes 2    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The second half of the Super Six started on 11 March. Two of the six teams, therefore, were eliminated following these games. How closely did you follow these five matches?
Average, 15 Qns, rogerw1nz, Apr 26 04
Average
rogerw1nz
570 plays
24.
  Holland vs Namibia: WC 2003    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the pool "A" match between Namibia and Holland. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, 12791, Feb 03 04
Average
12791
274 plays
25.
  World Cup Pool Matches [3]    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The 2003 Cricket World Cup in South Africa had some close fought games, as well as some extremely one-sided contests. This quiz covers Pool Matches 12 to 20.
Tough, 15 Qns, rogerw1nz, Dec 03 09
Tough
rogerw1nz
593 plays
26.
  World Cup Pool Matches [2]    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The 2003 World Cup in South Africa had some good close games, and some one-sided walkovers. This quiz covers Pool Matches 6 to 10.
Tough, 15 Qns, rogerw1nz, Dec 03 09
Tough
rogerw1nz
557 plays
27.
  India vs Zimbabwe    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hi! This is a quiz about the pool "A" match between India and Zimbabwe. :-)
Difficult, 10 Qns, 12791, Apr 08 09
Difficult
12791
717 plays
28.
  India vs Holland: WC 2003    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the pool "A" match between India and Holland.
Average, 10 Qns, 12791, Feb 04 04
Average
12791
496 plays
29.
  England vs Namibia: WC 2003    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the pool "A" match between England and Namibia. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, 12791, Jan 24 04
Average
12791
241 plays
30.
  Pakistan vs Namibia: WC 2003    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the pool "A" match between Pakistan and Namibia. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, 12791, Jan 29 04
Average
12791
309 plays
31.
  India vs Namibia: WC 2003    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the pool "A" match between India and Namibia. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, 12791, Feb 13 04
Average
12791
497 plays
32.
  Kenya vs Sri Lanka: WC 2003    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the poll "B" match between Kenya and Sri Lanka. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, 12791, Jan 25 04
Average
12791
282 plays
33.
  India vs Kenya: WC 2003    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a a quiz on the Super Six match between India and Kenya. :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, 12791, Feb 01 04
Tough
12791
591 plays
34.
  2003 World Cup Mania    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The 2003 Cricket World Cup was made memorable by some very exciting matches.There were some one sided encounters too.
Difficult, 10 Qns, anshu_nvn, May 31 07
Difficult
anshu_nvn
1160 plays
35.
  World Cup Records 2003    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
Hi! Test your knowledge on the 2003 cricket World Cup. :-)
Tough, 5 Qns, 12791, Apr 21 06
Tough
12791
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2003 ICC World Cup Trivia Questions

1. Who made the highest score for Bangladesh?

From Quiz
South Africa vs Bangladesh

Answer: Khaled Mashud

Mashud made 29 runs, and Mahmud was next with 23 runs.

2. Where was this match played?

From Quiz India vs Zimbabwe

Answer: Harare

There was high security in the ground as some people were protesting against president Robert Mugabe.

3. During the Sri Lanka v New Zealand match, how many times did a Sri Lankan batsmen hit more than 10 runs in an over?

From Quiz Cricket Mania

Answer: 6

Ironically no Lankan batsman was able to hit more than 10 runs in an over during the last ten overs of the match. The Kiwis, when they batted, scored more than 10 runs an over 5 times.

4. Captain Ricky Ponting made the most runs for Australia, 415. What was his average?

From Quiz Australian Batting Averages

Answer: 51.875

He batted in 10 matches and 2 of his scores were not out. His highest total came in the final against India, where he made 140 not out. He won man-of-the-match efforts for this inspiring innings.

5. Australia played Sri Lanka at Centurion on 7 March in the first Super Six match. Australia batted first and scored 5/319. Who were the three top scoring Australian batsmen?

From Quiz Super Sixes 1

Answer: Ponting, Gilchrist, and Martyn

Ricky Ponting top scored with 114 off 109 balls, with four sixes and eight fours. Adam Gilchrist was run out for 99 off 88 balls (a bad call by his captain, Ponting). He hit two sixes and 14 fours. Damien Martyn scored 52 and Matthew Hayden 22.

6. Australia played New Zealand on 11 March at Port Elizabeth. New Zealand won the toss and put Australia in. What was their score at the fall of the seventh wicket?

From Quiz Super Sixes 2

Answer: 84

A devastating spell of bowling by Shane Bond, who took 6/23 off 10 overs, reduced Australia to 7/84 in the 27th over. However, thanks to a partnership of 97 between Michael Bevan and Andy Bichel, Australia recovered to finish with 9/208.

7. Kenya played Bangladesh at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on 1 March. What was the result?

From Quiz World Cup Pool Matches [5]

Answer: Kenya won by 32 runs

Kenya won the toss, batted and scored 7/217. Bangladesh were all out for 185 in reply. Man of the Match was Maurice Odumbe of Kenya, who top scored with 52 not out and took 4/38 off ten overs.

8. What colours predominantly appeared on the Australian team uniform?

From Quiz The Players All Wore Colours!

Answer: Green and Gold

The Aussies wore green and gold, or "Australian Gold", as some commentators call it. There are also white stars and stripes incorporated into the design.

9. Kenya played Canada at Newlands, Cape Town, on 14 February 2003. Canada batted first and scored 197. Who was Man of the Match?

From Quiz World Cup Pool Matches [3]

Answer: Thomas Odoyo

Billcliff scored 71 for Canada. Shah made 61, and Tikolo 42 for Kenya. Odoyo with 4/28 off ten overs in Canada's innings, won the Man of the Match award.

10. The sixth Pool match was between South Africa and Kenya, at Potchefstroom. Kenya won the toss, batted, and scored just 140 all out, off 38 overs. Who was South Africa's top wicket taker?

From Quiz World Cup Pool Matches [2]

Answer: Lance Klusener

Klusener bowled eight overs and took 4/16, winning him the Man of the Match award. Pollock took 2/15, Ntini 1/14, and Boje 1/44.

11. The first match was between the hosts, South Africa and the West Indies, at Newlands, Cape Town. Who was the first batsman dismissed in the match, and in fact, the whole tournament?

From Quiz World Cup Pool Matches [1]

Answer: Wavell Hinds

West Indies won toss and batted first. Wavell Hinds was out in the fifth over for a duck.

12. Who made the highest score for South Africa?

From Quiz South Africa vs Bangladesh

Answer: Gary Kirsten

Kirsten scored 52 not out, and Gibbs scored 49 not out.

13. Who made the highest score for India?

From Quiz India vs Zimbabwe

Answer: Sachin Tendulkar

Tendulkar scored 81.

14. In the match between Bangladesh and Canada, the Bangladeshis were out for a paltry 120 runs - setting up a Canadian win in only their fourth ODI. How many Bangladeshi batsmen were out for a duck?

From Quiz Cricket Mania

Answer: 3

The three batsmen were E. Haque, T. Baisya, and M. Mortaza. The top score in the Bangladeshi innings was 25.

15. Vice-captain Adam Gilchrist batted as an opener (as well as backing up as the wicket-keeper). He scored 408 runs, what did his average then become?

From Quiz Australian Batting Averages

Answer: 40.8

This was totalled over 10 innings (he sat out against Holland). In all of these he got out. His highest score was an unfortunate run out on 99, against Sri Lanka in the first Super Six match.

16. Which Australian bowler, chipped in with a 4 wicket haul against the Pakistanis?

From Quiz A Tale of Two Countries

Answer: Ian Harvey

Ian Harvey finished 4 wickets for 58 runs. The ironic part is that he was not a member of the initial Australian team selected for the World Cup. It was only an injury to Shane Watson that got him a place in the team. Just before the match, Warne was sent back to Australia after failing a drug test conducted by Australian Cricket Board.

17. Sri Lanka never looked like reaching Australia's score of 5/319, especially after losing Sanath Jayasuriya in the second over of their innings. He was hit on the arm by a Brett Lee delivery, and retired hurt. What was Australia's winning margin?

From Quiz Super Sixes 1

Answer: 96 runs

Sri Lanka made 223, Aravinda da Silva top scoring with 92, off 94 balls, including four sixes and nine fours. Ricky Ponting was named Man of the Match for his century (114). The victory assured Australia a place in the semi-finals, even though they had two more Super Six matches still to play.

18. In the match against Holland, after our miserable batting, the boys bowled well and were able to win the match for us saving us embarrassment in the process. Which of my bowlers got a 4 wicket haul in this match?

From Quiz An Indian Adventure in the Pool

Answer: Anil Kumble & Javagal Srinath

Anil Kumble finished with 4 wickets for 32 runs in his allotted 10 overs while Srinath ended up with 4 wickets for 30 runs in 9.1 overs.

19. New Zealand were seeking to cement their place in the semi-finals by beating Australia, but it did not work out that way. What was Australia's winning margin?

From Quiz Super Sixes 2

Answer: 96 runs

New Zealand were bowled out for 112. Top scorer was Stephen Fleming with 48.

20. The 36th Pool Match was the vital Pool A clash between those old rivals, India and Pakistan. The winning team was guaranteed a place in the Super Sixes. Who won, and what was the winning margin?

From Quiz World Cup Pool Matches [5]

Answer: India by 6 wickets

Pakistan scored 7/273 (Saeed Anwar 101) and India replied with 4/276, winning in the 46th over. Sachin Tendulkar was named Man of the Match for his innings of 98 off 75 balls.

21. In England's innings against Pakistan, Shoaib Akhtar bowled the fastest delivery ever recorded. What speed did the 'speed-ball radar' give for the delivery?

From Quiz World Cup Pool Matches [4]

Answer: 100.2 mph/161.3 kph

Shoaib's bowling action was under scrutiny by the I.C.C, but he was cleared of bowling illegally.

22. What colours were worn by the England XI?

From Quiz The Players All Wore Colours!

Answer: Red, White and Blue

England have worn combinations of light and dark blue, since colours were first conceived in 1977. The red colouring was given more prominence in 2002, ahead of the 2003 World Cup.

23. Having boycotted the game in Zimbabwe, England's first pool match was played after some teams had already played two matches. England won the toss against The Netherlands at East London, and asked them to bat. What did they score in 50 overs?

From Quiz World Cup Pool Matches [3]

Answer: 9/142

Only one Dutch batsman scored more than 20 in their total of 9/142. That was Tim de Leede who made 58. Jimmy Anderson took 4/25 for England, and was named Man of the Match.

24. South Africa needed only 21.2 overs, to knock off the 141 required to beat Kenya, and didn't lose a wicket. Pick the correct scores for the opening batsmen.

From Quiz World Cup Pool Matches [2]

Answer: Gibbs 87 Kirsten 52

Herschelle Gibbs hit four sixes and 12 fours in his 87*. Gary Kirsten hit nine fours in his 52*. An easy win to South Africa.

25. Who scored a brilliant century in the first match of the World Cup?

From Quiz World Cup Pool Matches [1]

Answer: Lara

The Windies were 7 for two wickets. Then Brian Lara scored 116 from 134 balls, to win the Man of the Match award. His innings contained twelve fours and two sixes.

26. Who took the most number of wickets for South Africa?

From Quiz South Africa vs Bangladesh

Answer: Makhaya Ntini

Ntini took 4/24. Pollock took 2/8, and Hall took 2/15.

27. Who made the highest score for Zimbabwe?

From Quiz India vs Zimbabwe

Answer: Tatenda Taibu

Taibu scored 29 not out.

28. The match against Sri Lanka was a watershed for the Dhaka boys! Which bowler took 4 wickets in his first over to send Bangladesh on the backfoot even before the second over was bowled?

From Quiz Cricket Mania

Answer: Chaminda Vaas

Chaminda Vaas, in the first over of the match, took 4 wickets, including a hat-trick!

29. Matthew Hayden was the opener with Gilchrist, and the only Australian to bat in all matches. He scored 328 runs, and his average was ____ ?

From Quiz Australian Batting Averages

Answer: 32.8

He was 45 not out against India in their pool match. His highest score was 88 against Namibia.

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