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Ashes 2002 Second Test Trivia Quiz

The Second Test was a continuation of Australia's dominance over England since 1989.

A multiple-choice quiz by wallos. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
wallos

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
105,698

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
302

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which England players missed this particular test due to injuries received close to the Test? Hint

Ashley Giles and Andrew Flintoff

Ashley Giles and John Crawley

John Crawley and Chris Silverwood

Darren Gough and Andrew Flintoff

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who (or what) was the second top scorer in England's first innings? Hint

Marcus Trescothick

Extras

Alec Stewart

Nasser Hussain

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who took the last wicket in England's first innings? Hint

No one (run out)

Jason Gillespie

Andy Bichel

Shane Warne

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the most successful English bowlers in Australia's innings? Hint

Stephen Harmison

Craig White

Andy Caddick

Richard Dawson

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Question 5 of 10

5. Three Australian batsmen were dismissed in the 40's. Who were they? Hint

Matthew Hayden, Damien Martyn and Shane Warne

Matthew Hayden, Justin Langer and Andy Bichel

Justin Langer, Steve Waugh and Shane Warne

Matthew Hayden, Justin Langer and Adam Gilchrist

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Question 6 of 10

6. Was Ricky Ponting's 154 his highest score against England?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many English batsmen scored double figures in the second innings? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many overs did Damien Martyn bowl in the match? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Alec Stewart and Michael Vaughan shared a 74 run stand for which wicket partnership? Hint

5th

6th

4th

3rd

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was Australia's winning margin? Hint

10 wickets

An innings and 85 runs

An innings and 22 runs

An innings and 51 runs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which England players missed this particular test due to injuries received close to the Test?

Answer: Ashley Giles and John Crawley

John Crawley injured his hip from a Brad William's delivery in the match against Australia A in Hobart and Ashley Giles broke his wrist in batting practice two days before the Test. Gough and Flintoff came to Australia with injuries (Gough was sent home before the First test) and Chris Silverwood was sent out to replace the injured Simon Jones.

2. Who (or what) was the second top scorer in England's first innings?

Answer: Nasser Hussain

Nasser Hussain was caught behind off Shane warne for 47. Michael Vaughan top scored with an impressive 177 (even if he was caught out on 19). Trescothick scored 35, Stewart 22 (after a pair in the first test)and Extras 15.

3. Who took the last wicket in England's first innings?

Answer: Jason Gillespie

Jason Gillespie had Matthew Hoggard caught by Gilchrist for 6 before lunch on day two.

4. Who was the most successful English bowlers in Australia's innings?

Answer: Craig White

White 4/106, Harmison 2/106, Dawson 2/143 and Caddick 0/95.

5. Three Australian batsmen were dismissed in the 40's. Who were they?

Answer: Matthew Hayden, Justin Langer and Andy Bichel

Hayden 46, Langer 48, Bichel 48. Martyn scored 95, Waugh 34 and Warne 25.

6. Was Ricky Ponting's 154 his highest score against England?

Answer: Yes

Ponting has scored four centuries against England (two in this series), his previous highest was 144 at Leeds in 2001.

7. How many English batsmen scored double figures in the second innings?

Answer: 4

Michael Vaughan 41, Nasser Hussain 10, Alec Stewart 57 and Richard Dawson a spirited 19.

8. How many overs did Damien Martyn bowl in the match?

Answer: 0

Martyn did not bowl at all. Steve Waugh was the only non-frontline bowler to roll his arm over conceding 0/9 off 5 overs in the first innings.

9. Alec Stewart and Michael Vaughan shared a 74 run stand for which wicket partnership?

Answer: 5th

Alec Stewart looked a lot better than he had in the first Test (he got a pair) by being aggressive but it still did not make Australia bat again.

10. What was Australia's winning margin?

Answer: An innings and 51 runs

England 342 and 159, Australia 9 dec 552.

Source: Author wallos

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