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Quiz about Kiwi Cricket 3
Quiz about Kiwi Cricket 3

Kiwi Cricket #3 Trivia Quiz


The Kiwi Cricket adventures are back with this third instalment in the Trilogy. I hope you find this challenging.

A multiple-choice quiz by oratiafolk. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
oratiafolk
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
110,704
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
733
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Question 1 of 10
1. When he finished his career this New Zealander averaged 65.73 in test cricket. Who is he? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. When this New Zealander retired his test bowling average was an impressive 21.53. Who is he? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who were the opposition when Ian Smith made a world record equalling 7 dismissals? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. When Dion Nash filled in for injured test captain Stephen Fleming in 1999 he was NZ test captain number ______ ? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In a game at the 1975 World Cup Glenn Turner carried his bat and scored 171 not out. Who were the opposition in that game? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which team knocked New Zealand out of the 1996 World Cup? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following New Zealand bowlers have taken a hat-trick in test cricket? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following batsmen had the highest first class score by a New Zealander, with a knock of 385? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which bowler was the star for New Zealand at the 1999 World Cup by taking 20 wickets?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)
Question 10 of 10
10. Who was the player who batted with Nathan Astle in a last wicket stand to deny the Englishmen victory in the first test at Eden Park in 1997?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... the world's best number 11)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When he finished his career this New Zealander averaged 65.73 in test cricket. Who is he?

Answer: S Dempster

Dempsters Average was 65.73 after 10 matches, 15 innings, 723 runs and a highest score of 136.
2. When this New Zealander retired his test bowling average was an impressive 21.53. Who is he?

Answer: J Cowie

Cowie's bowling average was an impressive 21.53 after 9 matches and taking 45 wickets.
3. Who were the opposition when Ian Smith made a world record equalling 7 dismissals?

Answer: Sri Lanka

It was at WestPac Trust Park in Hamilton in 1990-91. All the Batsmen were caught.
4. When Dion Nash filled in for injured test captain Stephen Fleming in 1999 he was NZ test captain number ______ ?

Answer: 25

Current captain Stephen Fleming has captained New Zealand the most times and has won the most tests as captain.
5. In a game at the 1975 World Cup Glenn Turner carried his bat and scored 171 not out. Who were the opposition in that game?

Answer: East Africa

That set a new record for the highest score by a New Zealander in a ODI.
6. Which team knocked New Zealand out of the 1996 World Cup?

Answer: Australia

Despite a brilliant 130 by Chris Harris.
7. Which of the following New Zealand bowlers have taken a hat-trick in test cricket?

Answer: P Petherick

Vs Pakistan in Lahore 1976-77.
8. Which of the following batsmen had the highest first class score by a New Zealander, with a knock of 385?

Answer: B Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe hit 385 for Otago vs Canterbury in the 1952-53 season.
9. Which bowler was the star for New Zealand at the 1999 World Cup by taking 20 wickets?

Answer: Geoff Allott

It was the most ever by anyone in a World Cup until Shane Warne took 4 wickets against South Africa in the tied Semi final and then 4 more against Pakistan in the final to finish with 23.
10. Who was the player who batted with Nathan Astle in a last wicket stand to deny the Englishmen victory in the first test at Eden Park in 1997?

Answer: Danny Morrison

Danny was dropped after that test and never played for New Zealand again.
Source: Author oratiafolk

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