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Brothers at Waugh Trivia Quiz

General questions on the cricketing careers of the Waugh brothers.

A multiple-choice quiz by dougy001. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dougy001

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
230,417

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
390

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who has played more Test matches, Mark or Steve? Hint

Steve Waugh 139 tests

Mark Waugh 128 tests

Steve Waugh 168 tests

Mark Waugh 156 tests

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which brother has the higher score in a single test innings? Hint

Steve Waugh 199

Mark Waugh 229*

Mark Waugh 153*

Steve Waugh 200

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Question 3 of 10

3. Including both test matches and one day internationals which brother has scored the most centuries? Hint

Mark Waugh 38 (20 test & 18 ODI)

Mark Waugh 29 (17 test & 12 ODI)

Steve Waugh 41 (32 test & 9 ODI)

Steve Waugh 35 (32 test & 3 ODI)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Did the Waugh brothers get to bat in their ODI debuts?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Now that we all know that Mark scored a century on his test debut, what did Steve score on his debut? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. At what number did Mark Waugh bat in his test debut? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Have Mark and Steve ever both scored a century in the same test?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many times have each of the Waugh brothers scored centuries in both innings of a test match? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which brother has the higher first class batting average? Hint

Steve 51.06

Mark 41.81

Mark 52.04

Steve 51.94

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Question 10 of 10

10. Does Steve have a higher strike rate and more runs in ODI's?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who has played more Test matches, Mark or Steve?

Answer: Steve Waugh 168 tests

Steve Waugh set the record for most test matches played with 168. Mark finished his career having played 128 test matches.

2. Which brother has the higher score in a single test innings?

Answer: Steve Waugh 200

Steve scored 200 in his 76th test match against the West Indies in 1995. Mark scored his highest score 153* against India in 1997-98.

3. Including both test matches and one day internationals which brother has scored the most centuries?

Answer: Mark Waugh 38 (20 test & 18 ODI)

Steve amassed 35 centuries in both tests and ODI's. He didn't score his first century in tests until his 27th test and 187 ODI's until his first in the one day game. Mark however started his test career with a century!

4. Did the Waugh brothers get to bat in their ODI debuts?

Answer: No

Mark Waugh did not bat in his debut as Australia went on to win losing just one wicket. Steve Waugh didn't bat due to the second innings being washed out.

5. Now that we all know that Mark scored a century on his test debut, what did Steve score on his debut?

Answer: 13

Steve was caught by Kapil Dev of the bowling of Sivaramakrishnan.

6. At what number did Mark Waugh bat in his test debut?

Answer: 6

Mark batted at no.6 replacing his brother in the test side.

7. Have Mark and Steve ever both scored a century in the same test?

Answer: Yes

Against the West Indies Steve scored 200 and Mark 126 in a 231 run partnership that led Australia to an amazing test match victory and series win.

8. How many times have each of the Waugh brothers scored centuries in both innings of a test match?

Answer: 1

Steve scored 108 & 116 on the Ashes tour in 1997 at Manchester and Mark scored 108 & 120 at Lord's on the 2001 Ashes tour.

9. Which brother has the higher first class batting average?

Answer: Mark 52.04

While Steve has the higher test batting average of 51.06 Mark's first class average was slightly higher than Steve's 51.94.

10. Does Steve have a higher strike rate and more runs in ODI's?

Answer: No

Steve has a strike rate of 75.91 and has scored 7569 runs.
Mark has a strike rate of 76.83 and has scored 8500 runs.

Source: Author dougy001

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