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Pura Cup 2003-04 Final Trivia Quiz

This quiz is testing you on the Australian Cricket domestic series known as the Pura Cup for the final match of the 2003-04 season. Good luck! (May be a little difficult for non-Australian residents).

A multiple-choice quiz by anonymous_888. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
anonymous_888

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
212,281

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which two teams played in this very enjoyable and action-packed match? Hint

Victoria & Tasmania

Queensland & Victoria

Queensland & Tasmania

Tasmania & Western Australia

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Question 2 of 15

2. What was the venue of the match? Hint

SCG

Gabba

WACA

MCG

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Question 3 of 15

3. Approximately how many people attended this final match? Hint

28,800

27,100

25,600

23,700

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Question 4 of 15

4. How many overs (a series of six proper balls bowled) were bowled during the match? Hint

415.5 overs

none listed

419 overs

416.2 overs

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which of these bowlers failed to take a wicket? Hint

Andy Bichel

Cameron White

Andrew McDonald

Clinton Perren

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which of these players scored the most number of runs in the match? Hint

Matthew Elliott

Darren Berry

Jonathan Moss

Jason Arnberger

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which two batsmen were not out at the close of play of the first day? Hint

Ian Harvey & Darren Berry

Jason Arnberger & Brad Hodge

Matthew Elliott & Brad Hodge

Matthew Elliott & Jason Arnberger

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Question 8 of 15

8. How many extras or sundries were scored in the match? Hint

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Question 9 of 15

9. After this final, Matthew Elliott finished as the second top runscorer of the season, behind Western Australia's Murray Goodwin?

True

False

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Question 10 of 15

10. Throughout the match, how many catches were taken by wicketkeepers? Hint

six

seven

nine

four

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Question 11 of 15

11. What was the date of this match? Hint

12-16 March 2004

29 February - 4 March, 2004

21-25 March 2004

none of these

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who were the two wicket-keepers starring in this match? Hint

Ryan Campbell & Graham Manou

Darren Berry & Luke Ronchi

Darren Berry & Chris Hartley

Sean Clingeleffer & Chris Hartley

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which of these bowlers helped themselves to the most wickets? Hint

Nathan Hauritz

Mick Lewis

Cameron White

Ashley Noffke

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who was awarded the Man Of The Match?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 15 of 15

15. The winning team dedicated their win to the late David Hookes. Who else did they also dedicate their win to?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which two teams played in this very enjoyable and action-packed match?

Answer: Queensland & Victoria

The finals are always played between the top two teams. Victoria were placed first in the competition table, an amazing 16 points ahead of the closest rivals, Queensland. Tasmania placed third, while Western Australia finished in fourth placed. New South Wales and South Australia placed fifth and sixth respectively.

2. What was the venue of the match?

Answer: MCG

It was played at the MCG, home ground of the Victorian team.

3. Approximately how many people attended this final match?

Answer: 25,600

The exact number of spectators calculated to a whopping 25,644.

4. How many overs (a series of six proper balls bowled) were bowled during the match?

Answer: 416.2 overs

Of the 416.2 overs bowled throughout the match, 317.5 of them were to Victoria.

5. Which of these bowlers failed to take a wicket?

Answer: Clinton Perren

Queensland's part-time bowler, Clinton Perren bowled only one over in the match, conceding five runs, with no wicket. Queensland's very experienced bowler, Andy Bichel, bowled 43 overs, taking a single wicket. Victorian spinner, Cameron White took five wickets in his 43 overs, while fast bowler, Andrew McDonald helped himself to 3 wickets through the 31 overs he bowled.

6. Which of these players scored the most number of runs in the match?

Answer: Matthew Elliott

Victorian opener Matthew Elliott, scored 210 runs off his two innings, scoring 155 and 55 not out, respectively. Moss scored 98, while Berry and Arnberger managed 61 and 162 runs, respectively, to their names.

7. Which two batsmen were not out at the close of play of the first day?

Answer: Matthew Elliott & Brad Hodge

Elliott was on 140, and his partner, Brad Hodge, was on 85. Jason Arnberger was the only batsman given out in the day. He was out for a courageously played 90 runs. Lower order batsman, Ian Harvey had to wait until the second day, while Berry waited until the third.

8. How many extras or sundries were scored in the match?

Answer: 61

Of these extras/sundries, there were ten byes, eleven leg byes, four wides and thirty-six no-balls bowled.

9. After this final, Matthew Elliott finished as the second top runscorer of the season, behind Western Australia's Murray Goodwin?

Answer: False

He actually finished first. Murray Goodwin finished second.

10. Throughout the match, how many catches were taken by wicketkeepers?

Answer: six

Victorian wicket-keeper/captain took three catches, while Queensland's wicket-keeper, Chris Hartley also took three catches.

11. What was the date of this match?

Answer: 12-16 March 2004

The match took place on March the 12th until March the 16th, therefore meaning that the match was played during all pre-scheduled days of play.

12. Who were the two wicket-keepers starring in this match?

Answer: Darren Berry & Chris Hartley

Darren Berry and Chris Hartley are the wicket-keepers of Victoria and Queensland, respectively. Luke Ronchi and Ryan Campbell are West Australian wicket-keepers. Sean Clingeleffer represents Tasmania, while Graham Manou is for South Australia.

13. Which of these bowlers helped themselves to the most wickets?

Answer: Mick Lewis

Victorian fast-pace bowler, Mick Lewis, achieved seven wickets for 125 runs conceded, in just 41.3 overs. Queenslanders, Hauritz and Noffke contributed, with four and three wickets, respectively, while Victoria's talented all-rounder, Cameron White, helped himself to five wickets.

14. Who was awarded the Man Of The Match?

Answer: Matthew Elliott

Elliott was awarded the Man Of The Match for his spectacular display and efforts in his batting, steering Victoria to a victory.

15. The winning team dedicated their win to the late David Hookes. Who else did they also dedicate their win to?

Answer: John Scholes

John Scholes, a former Victorian coach passed away six months prior to the finals match.

Source: Author anonymous_888

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