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Quiz about Australian LeftHanded Batsmen

Australian Left-Handed Batsmen Quiz

Many left-handed batsmen have made telling contributions to the Australian cricket team over the years. This quiz tests you on Australian left handed batsmen since World War II.

A multiple-choice quiz by Buguru. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Buguru

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
62,305

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1796

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Question 1 of 10

1. This left-hander scored 27 centuries for Australia, but only two of these scores were 200 or more. He broke Sunil Gavaskar's record of the most runs in test cricket. Who is he?

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Question 2 of 10

2. This left-handed opener hit 19 centuries for Australia in test matches, and was a successful captain during most of the 1990s. His scored a triple century against Pakistan in 1998. Who is he?

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which left-handed middle order batsman scored 268 in an innings against Pakistan in the 1983-84 season?

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2001, which Australian left-hander overhauled Bob Simpson's record of most runs by an Australian in test cricket in calender year?

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which left-handed opener scored 162 on debut for Australia against England in the 1982-83 season, and also captained the South African test team upon their return to test cricket?

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Question 6 of 10

6. During the 1983-84 season, another left-hander scored a century on debut for Australia in test cricket. This man began as an opener, but later became a wicket-keeper. His name?

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following left-handed batsmen never scored a test century for Australia? Hint

Peter Taylor

David Hookes

Greg Matthews

Rod Marsh

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is the odd one out? Hint

Michael Bevan

Adam Gilchrist

Rod Marsh

Wayne Phillips

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which left-hander scored a century as night watchman during the 1977-78 season? Hint

Alan Turner

Tony Mann

Gary Gilmour

Bill Lawry

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which left-handed opener scored 199 against England in 1997?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This left-hander scored 27 centuries for Australia, but only two of these scores were 200 or more. He broke Sunil Gavaskar's record of the most runs in test cricket. Who is he?

Answer: Allan Border

He was the first player from any test team to score two scores of 150 or more in the one match. Border's highest score was 205, and his other double century was 200 not out.

2. This left-handed opener hit 19 centuries for Australia in test matches, and was a successful captain during most of the 1990s. His scored a triple century against Pakistan in 1998. Who is he?

Answer: Mark Taylor

Mark 'Tubby' Taylor's highest score of 334 not out equalled Don Bradman's record for an Australian in test cricket.

3. Which left-handed middle order batsman scored 268 in an innings against Pakistan in the 1983-84 season?

Answer: Graham Yallop

He was forced to retire from competitive cricket, at the peak of his career, due to a knee injury sustained in a one-day international match.

4. In 2001, which Australian left-hander overhauled Bob Simpson's record of most runs by an Australian in test cricket in calender year?

Answer: Matthew Hayden

Hayden's tally of 1391 runs in a calender year surpassed Simpson's aggregate of 1381. Simpson's record stood for 37 years.

5. Which left-handed opener scored 162 on debut for Australia against England in the 1982-83 season, and also captained the South African test team upon their return to test cricket?

Answer: Kepler Wessels

Wessel's score on debut was three short of Bannerman's record of 165 (retired hurt) set in 1877. Wessel's four centuries for Australia were all big scores.

6. During the 1983-84 season, another left-hander scored a century on debut for Australia in test cricket. This man began as an opener, but later became a wicket-keeper. His name?

Answer: Wayne Phillips

He scored two test centuries. The first was 159 against Pakistan in 1983. The second was 120 against the West Indies in 1984.

7. Which of the following left-handed batsmen never scored a test century for Australia?

Answer: Peter Taylor

Taylor's highest was 87. Matthews scored four centuries, Hookes one, and Marsh three.

8. Who is the odd one out?

Answer: Michael Bevan

Bevan was a batsmen who bowled a bit. The other three were all left-handed batsmen who were also wicket-keepers.

9. Which left-hander scored a century as night watchman during the 1977-78 season?

Answer: Tony Mann

Mann's 105 helped Australia compile a large score in the fourth innings and win the test match.

10. Which left-handed opener scored 199 against England in 1997?

Answer: Matthew Elliott

Elliot scored two test centuries on the 1997 tour of England.

Source: Author Buguru

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