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Quiz about Memorable Moments Chris Cairns

Memorable Moments - Chris Cairns Quiz

Following the retirement of Richard Hadlee, New Zealand suffered from a lack of a genuine all-rounder. Chris Cairns took time to assume this mantle, but his performances later in his career were outstanding.

A multiple-choice quiz by rogerw1nz. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
rogerw1nz

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
179,213

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Chris Cairns made his Test debut at the W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth in 1989. How many runs did he score, and how many wickets did he take? Hint

88 runs, 5 wickets

125 runs, 2 wickets

12 runs, 10 wickets

29 runs, no wickets

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Question 2 of 10

2. Cairns hit his maiden Test century against Zimbabwe at Eden Park in 1996. He scored 120 off 96 balls as New Zealand went for quick runs to enable an early declaration. How many boundaries did Cairns hit? Hint

Nine 6's and ten 4's

Four 6's and sixteen 4's

Six 6's and fourteen 4's

Three 6's and twenty 4's

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Question 3 of 10

3. Although known for his explosive batting, Cairns also had the ability to pace himself when the occasion demanded. One time was against Australia in March 2000 at the Basin Reserve, Wellington. Cairns top scored in both New Zealand's innings. What scores did he make in this Test? Hint

87 and 77

101 and 98

124 and 51

109 and 69

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Question 4 of 10

4. In March 2004, Cairns' batting again came to the fore in New Zealand's first ever Test win over South Africa at home. How many runs did he make in New Zealand's first innings? Hint

158

138

128

148

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Question 5 of 10

5. What were Cairns' best bowling figures in a Test (combining both innings)? Hint

10/100

9/93

11/122

12/109

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Question 6 of 10

6. Chris Cairns was the sixth man to achieve the allrounder's double of 3,000 runs and 200 wickets in Test cricket. Which of the following players are NOT in this 'club'? Hint

Richard Hadlee

Ian Botham

Kapil Dev

Richie Benaud

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Question 7 of 10

7. It is in the short version of the game (One Day Internationals) that Chris Cairns excels. Which country did he score his first ODI century against? Hint

India

South Africa

England

Zimbabwe

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Question 8 of 10

8. Cairns' second ODI century was at Jade Stadium (formerly called Lancaster Park), Christchurch on 19 January 1999. He faced 80 balls, hit seven 6's and seven 4's. How many runs did he score? Hint

121

101

115

109

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Question 9 of 10

9. Chris Cairns' innings of 102* won him the Man of the Match award in the final of the 2000 ICC Knockout held in Nairobi, Kenya. Who did New Zealand beat in this match to win the tournament? Hint

Australia

Pakistan

India

Sri Lanka

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Question 10 of 10

10. Chris's father Lance Cairns hit some of the biggest hits at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in an ODI in 1983, scoring 52 off just 25 balls, with six 6's and a four. Does Chris have a higher score than his father in an ODI at this ground?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Chris Cairns made his Test debut at the W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth in 1989. How many runs did he score, and how many wickets did he take?

Answer: 29 runs, no wickets

Australia scored 521/9 declared, and Cairns bowled 12 overs and took 0/60. His first Test innings lasted 9 balls, scoring 1, and in the 2nd innings, he made 28 off 67 balls, to help New Zealand salvage a draw.

Answer: Nine 6's and ten 4's

Cairns' 100 came off 86 balls, then the equal 9th fastest ever recorded in Test history. The match was drawn.

Answer: 109 and 69

Cairns' first innings effort helped NZ from 66/5 to 282/8 and in the second from 88/5 to 198/6. New Zealand lost the match, but Cairns was by far their best player. He also took four wickets in the match, the third umpire for which was my brother, Evan.

4. In March 2004, Cairns' batting again came to the fore in New Zealand's first ever Test win over South Africa at home. How many runs did he make in New Zealand's first innings?

Answer: 158

Seven 6's and eighteen 4's flowed from Cairns' bat at Eden Park, Auckland in his 171-ball innings. He shared a 255 run partnership for the 7th wicket with Jacob Oram. New Zealand won by 9 wickets.

5. What were Cairns' best bowling figures in a Test (combining both innings)?

Answer: 10/100

Against the West Indies at WestpacTrust Park, Hamilton in December 1999, Cairns took 3/73 and 7/27 to record his best figures in a Test. He also top scored in New Zealand's 1st Innings with 72. This match saw the West Indies openers (Griffith and Campbell) put on 276 for the first wicket, but then they collapsed to be all out for 393, with only Lara making more than 20. NZ scored 393, and then rolled the visitors for 97. NZ won by 9 wickets.

6. Chris Cairns was the sixth man to achieve the allrounder's double of 3,000 runs and 200 wickets in Test cricket. Which of the following players are NOT in this 'club'?

Answer: Richie Benaud

Hadlee, Dev, Botham, Imran Khan and Garfield Sobers are the other five 'members'. Benaud scored 2,201 runs and took 248 wickets, so didn't quite make the 3000/200 club.

7. It is in the short version of the game (One Day Internationals) that Chris Cairns excels. Which country did he score his first ODI century against?

Answer: India

This match was played at Poona, India. Cairns batted at 6, and when he went out to bat, New Zealand were 75/4. After facing 87 balls, he was dismissed for 103, and the total was 222/5. He hit four 6's and ten 4's. Cairns took 3/37 off 10 overs to win the Man of the Match Award, but New Zealand lost by 5 wickets.

8. Cairns' second ODI century was at Jade Stadium (formerly called Lancaster Park), Christchurch on 19 January 1999. He faced 80 balls, hit seven 6's and seven 4's. How many runs did he score?

Answer: 115

This match was against India, and Cairns won the Man of the Match award for his power hitting. New Zealand won by 70 runs.

9. Chris Cairns' innings of 102* won him the Man of the Match award in the final of the 2000 ICC Knockout held in Nairobi, Kenya. Who did New Zealand beat in this match to win the tournament?

Answer: India

New Zealand won by 4 wickets with 2 balls to spare. This was New Zealand's first victory in a major tournament. Cairns hit two 6's and 8 4's in his 113 ball innings.

Answer: yes

Chris hit 55 in January 2002 against Australia, but he took 63 balls and only hit three 4's. Australia won both matches.

Source: Author rogerw1nz

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