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Quiz about World Cup 1975
Quiz about World Cup 1975

World Cup 1975 Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz on the first ever played World Cup. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by arvind007. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
arvind007
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
171,150
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
724
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was the result of the first match of this World Cup? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which player scored a century in the first match? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was special about the day the final was played? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was awarded the man of the match in this final? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who took the most catches in a match in this World Cup? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who was declared hit-wicket during the final of this World Cup? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How many matches were held during this World Cup? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who was awarded man of the match in the semi-final between England and Australia? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was the top score in the low scoring semi-final between England and Australia? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who was the most economical bowler in this World Cup series? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the result of the first match of this World Cup?

Answer: England won by 202 runs

DL Amiss scored a century (137), and Fletcher scored 68 runs.
2. Which player scored a century in the first match?

Answer: DL Amiss

Amiss went on to score a century (137) in this match.
3. What was special about the day the final was played?

Answer: It was the longest day of Cricket .

The match was over at 8:42 p.m. It was the longest day of play and was the longest day in that year.
4. Who was awarded the man of the match in this final?

Answer: CH Lloyd

Lloyd scored his century of 82 balls. There was a 149-run 4th wkt partnership between him and RB Kanhai.
5. Who took the most catches in a match in this World Cup?

Answer: CH Lloyd

Lloyd took three catches against Sri Lanka at Manchester.
6. Who was declared hit-wicket during the final of this World Cup?

Answer: Roy Fredericks

Roy Fredericks of West Indies hit Australia's Dennis Lillee for a six, but in the process lost his balance and fell on the wicket, getting himself declared as hit-wicket for 7.
7. How many matches were held during this World Cup?

Answer: 15

West Indies won a total of 5 matches and Australia won 3. India managed to win only one with East Africa.
8. Who was awarded man of the match in the semi-final between England and Australia?

Answer: GJ Gilmour

Gilmour finished with figures of 12 overs, 6 maidens, 14 runs, and six wickets.
9. What was the top score in the low scoring semi-final between England and Australia?

Answer: 28

Gilmour was the top scorer in this match with 28 runs. He was not out in this match.
10. Who was the most economical bowler in this World Cup series?

Answer: BS Bedi

Bedi had 12 overs and 8 maidens vs East Africa.
Source: Author arvind007

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