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NZ at the World Cup: 2003 Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about New Zealand's matches at the 2003 cricket World Cup.

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

Author
RobDog

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
126,145

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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973

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the player that was the leading wicket taker in the series leading up to the World Cup, against India, and then was only chosen to play in 2 of New Zealand's world cup matches? Hint

Shane Bond

Daniel Vettori

Kyle Mills

Darryl Tuffy

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Question 2 of 10

2. Stephan Fleming was New Zealand's leading run scorer in the 2003 Cricket World Cup?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Mathew Sinclair did not bat in any of NZ's world cup games?

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was NZ's leading wicket taker in the World Cup? Hint

Daniel Vettori

Kyle Mills

Shane Bond

Andre Adams

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many runs did New Zealand make in their run chase against Australia in the super six? Hint

146

123

112

137

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Chris Cairns's highest score in the 2003 World Cup? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. The century that Nathan Astle scored against Zimbabwe was his 12th one day ton?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many runs did Scott Styris score in his brilliant innings against Sri Lanka that included 6 sixes? Hint

142

141

138

145

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Question 9 of 10

9. By how many wickets did New Zealand beat South Africa in their third match at the World Cup? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. New Zealand refused to play in Kenya for safety reasons?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the player that was the leading wicket taker in the series leading up to the World Cup, against India, and then was only chosen to play in 2 of New Zealand's world cup matches?

Answer: Darryl Tuffy

Tuffy played in their first match against Sri Lanka and was hammered by their batsman. He also played in the teams do or die match against India. New Zealand lost both games.

2. Stephan Fleming was New Zealand's leading run scorer in the 2003 Cricket World Cup?

Answer: True

Fleming hit great form at the right time scoring 2 stunning centuries

3. Mathew Sinclair did not bat in any of NZ's world cup games?

Answer: True

He was in the playing side against South Africa but did not bat.

4. Who was NZ's leading wicket taker in the World Cup?

Answer: Shane Bond

Bond was in great form taking 6 for 23 against Australia.

5. How many runs did New Zealand make in their run chase against Australia in the super six?

Answer: 112

It was a poor batting performance, when they were only chasing 208.

6. What was Chris Cairns's highest score in the 2003 World Cup?

Answer: 54

Cairns fell short of expectations playing as a specialist batsman.

7. The century that Nathan Astle scored against Zimbabwe was his 12th one day ton?

Answer: False

The great hundred was Astle's 13th!

8. How many runs did Scott Styris score in his brilliant innings against Sri Lanka that included 6 sixes?

Answer: 141

His great knock was spoiled by the result as New Zealand lost their first match at the World Cup.

9. By how many wickets did New Zealand beat South Africa in their third match at the World Cup?

Answer: 9

Stephan Fleming scored a century as he and Nathan Astle led New Zealand to 1 for 225.

10. New Zealand refused to play in Kenya for safety reasons?

Answer: True

Kenya had been the victim of terrorist attacks and suicide bombings.

Source: Author RobDog

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