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This is a quiz about the first ever ODI match played.

A multiple-choice quiz by l4lohu. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Author
l4lohu

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
227,157

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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861

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was the first ODI was played? Hint

4th January, 1972

4th January, 1971

5th January, 1970

5th January, 1971

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Question 2 of 10

2. In a 40 over match, how many max overs are allowed per bowler? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the captain of England team? Hint

Illingworth

Hampshire

Boycott

Knott

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the captain of Australia team? Hint

IM Chappell

RW Marsh

GS Chappell

Lawry

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Question 5 of 10

5. Australia won the toss.

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was England's final total? Hint

256/5

108/10

212/7

190/10

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the top scorer for England? Hint

JH Edrich

G Boycott

R Illingworth

K Shuttleworth

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the top scorer for Australia? Hint

GS Chappell

IM Chappell

WM Lawry

RW Marsh

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who won the match? Hint

England

Australia

Tie

No result

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who won the Man of the Match award? Hint

IM Chappell

Illingworth

Mallett

JH Edrich

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was the first ODI was played?

Answer: 5th January, 1971

Australia and England played the first ODI on 5 January 1971 at Melbourne.

2. In a 40 over match, how many max overs are allowed per bowler?

Answer: 8

A bowler can bowl maximum of 8 overs (64 balls).

3. Who was the captain of England team?

Answer: Illingworth

Raymond Illingworth, the right handed batsman captained the England team for the first ODI in 1971.

4. Who was the captain of Australia team?

Answer: Lawry

Bill Lawry, the left-handed batsmen captained the Australian team.

5. Australia won the toss.

Answer: Yes

Autralian captain Bill Lawry won the toss and elected to field first.

6. What was England's final total?

Answer: 190/10

England bowled out for 190 in 39.4 overs (186 mins).

7. Who was the top scorer for England?

Answer: JH Edrich

JH Edrich scored 82 of 119 balls with 4 boundaries.

8. Who was the top scorer for Australia?

Answer: IM Chappell

IM Chappell scored 60 of 103 balls with 5 fours and 1 six.

9. Who won the match?

Answer: Australia

Australia won the match by 5 wickets in 34.6 overs.

10. Who won the Man of the Match award?

Answer: JH Edrich

JH Edrich was won the Man of the Match award for his wonderful 82 runs.

Source: Author l4lohu

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