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India in One Day Tournaments Trivia Quiz

This quiz pertains to India's performance in Limited Overs International tournaments over the years.

A multiple-choice quiz by ace_sodium. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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ace_sodium

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
96,111

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was the first time India took part in a World Series Cup (the tournament held in Australia every year)? Hint

1991-1992

1981-1982

1980-1981

1987-1988

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Question 2 of 10

2. Whom did India beat in the opening match of the 1983 World Cup? Hint

Australia

England

West Indies

Zimbabwe

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the 1984-1985 Benson-Hedges World Championship held in Australia, whom did India beat in the final? Hint

Australia

Pakistan

England

New Zealand

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Question 4 of 10

4. Javed Miandad hit Chetan Sharma for a six of the last ball to win which tournament held in Sharjah? Hint

Australasia Cup, 1986

Rothmans Cup, 1987

Australasia Cup, 1988

Champions Trophy, 1986-1987

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Question 5 of 10

5. Name a team that took part in the Four-Nation Tournament held in Sharjah (1986-87), other than India ?

Answer: ( ONe Word .. name any one of the other three)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Whom did India beat to win the Hero Cup in 1993? Hint

Australia

England

West Indies

South Africa

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Question 7 of 10

7. Whom did India beat to win the Titan Cup in 1996? Hint

None of these

England

Australia

South Africa

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1999, the Pepsi cup was held in India featuring India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. India won this cup?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. India has not lost to which of the following teams in World Cups held during the 20th century? Hint

Australia

Pakistan

England

Sri Lanka

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Question 10 of 10

10. Whom did India beat for their first World Cup win? Hint

England

None of these

Pakistan

Australia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was the first time India took part in a World Series Cup (the tournament held in Australia every year)?

Answer: 1980-1981

India failed to reach the finals in this tournament, winning only 3 of their 10 matches. The tournament was officially called "Benson and Hedges World Series Cup".

2. Whom did India beat in the opening match of the 1983 World Cup?

Answer: West Indies

This match was played on June 9th, 1983 in Manchester. India scored 8/262 in 60 overs, West Indies were all out for 228 in 54.1 overs.

3. In the 1984-1985 Benson-Hedges World Championship held in Australia, whom did India beat in the final?

Answer: Pakistan

The match was played on March 10th, 1985. Pakistan scored 9/176 in 50 overs, India scored 177 for the loss of two wickets in 47.2 overs.

4. Javed Miandad hit Chetan Sharma for a six of the last ball to win which tournament held in Sharjah?

Answer: Australasia Cup, 1986

Pakistan needed a four to win the match - Chetan Sharma obliged with a full toss, which Miandad sent soaring to the midwicket fence.

5. Name a team that took part in the Four-Nation Tournament held in Sharjah (1986-87), other than India ?

Answer: England

India won their matches against England and Australia but lost to Pakistan. This was the last tournament India took part in before the 1987 Reliance World Cup.

6. Whom did India beat to win the Hero Cup in 1993?

Answer: West Indies

India scored 7/225 in their 50 overs; West Indies succumbed to 123 all out in 40.1 overs thanks to a magical spell of 6/12 by Anil Kumble.

7. Whom did India beat to win the Titan Cup in 1996?

Answer: South Africa

This game shot into prominence years later when the match fixing scandal broke out. India scored 7/220 in their alloted overs, South Africa could only manage 185 in 47.2 overs.

8. In 1999, the Pepsi cup was held in India featuring India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. India won this cup?

Answer: False

India lost to Pakistan in the final by 123 runs.

9. India has not lost to which of the following teams in World Cups held during the 20th century?

Answer: Pakistan

Played three, won three.

10. Whom did India beat for their first World Cup win?

Answer: None of these

India's first victory in a World Cup came in the 1975 World Cup against East Africa. This match was played on June 11, India won by 10 wickets.

Source: Author ace_sodium

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