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1. The powerful Steve Waugh-led Australian squad won 16 consecutive test matches from the 14th October 1999 to 27th February 2001. A huge reason for their success was their aggressive bowling attack. Who were the 6 bowlers that bowled in the most matches during this period?
2. Between 1884 and 1892 England were the dominant force in test cricket. They won 9 consecutive test series, a feat that remained untouched until Australia did the same 116 years later. Who were the two Englishmen that captained the first and last games in the streak?
3. From the 20th June 1968 until 5th August 1971 the English team led by Colin Cowdrey and Ray Illingworth went through 26 consecutive matches without defeat. How many of those games did England actually win?
4. In one calender year the mighty West Indian team of 1984 won 11 consecutive games. Who made up the 3 pronged speed attack that the West Indies used to scare the opposition's batting line-up?
5. The Donald Bradman led 1948 Invincibles toured England and became the first test side to play an entire tour without losing a match. If you were an English bowler in the 5 international tests, who are the four batsmen you could expect to see at the top of the powerful Australian batting in most innings?
6. While some teams are unbeatable others are laughable. New Zealand still owned the dubious honour of the longest run of consecutive games without a win, when Bangladesh finished their streak of tests without a win in December 2004. How many games did New Zealand lose or draw before they won their first game?
7. In July 2002 a Sri Lankan team led by Sanath Jayasuriya and Aravinda de Silva batted a meek Bangladesh bowling attack. How many runs did Sri Lanka score in one day?
8. In a timeless match during 1932 a powerful Australian team that included the likes of Bradman, Woodfull, Oldfield, O'Reilly and Grimmett destroyed a touring South African team. How many overs did the South Africans bat for in BOTH innings combined?
9. During the 1st test between Australia and India of the 1956-57 season, a fired up Ray Lindwall and Richie Benaud frustrated India with great bowling. What score did the Australians restrict India to in one complete day of batting?
10. A great bowling attack can win you a test when all seems lost (see Australia versus England at the Adelaide oval during 2006-07 Ashes series). What happens though when two dominant bowling attacks meet. During the 1st Ashes test in 1888, England led by Allan Steel and WG Grace faced off against the Australian's featuring Alec Bannerman and JJ Ferris. How may wickets fell on the second day of this test?
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