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World Cup 1975 Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the first ever played World Cup. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by arvind007. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
arvind007

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
171,150

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
725

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the result of the first match of this World Cup? Hint

India won by 128 runs

None of these

England won by 97 runs

England won by 202 runs

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which player scored a century in the first match? Hint

AD Gaekwad

BP Patel

DL Amiss

B Wood

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was special about the day the final was played? Hint

It was the shortest day of Cricket.

None of these.

It was solar eclipse.

It was the longest day of Cricket .

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was awarded the man of the match in this final? Hint

CH Lloyd

IVA Richards

IM Chappell

DK Lillee

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who took the most catches in a match in this World Cup? Hint

Gavaskar

De Silva

IM Chappell

CH Lloyd

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was declared hit-wicket during the final of this World Cup? Hint

A Turner

none of these

IVA Richards

Roy Fredericks

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many matches were held during this World Cup? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was awarded man of the match in the semi-final between England and Australia? Hint

GJ Gilmour

DL Amiss

R Edwards

IM Chappell

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the top score in the low scoring semi-final between England and Australia? Hint

114

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the most economical bowler in this World Cup series? Hint

BS Bedi

JA Snow

CM Old

None of these

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the result of the first match of this World Cup?

Answer: England won by 202 runs

DL Amiss scored a century (137), and Fletcher scored 68 runs.

2. Which player scored a century in the first match?

Answer: DL Amiss

Amiss went on to score a century (137) in this match.

3. What was special about the day the final was played?

Answer: It was the longest day of Cricket .

The match was over at 8:42 p.m. It was the longest day of play and was the longest day in that year.

4. Who was awarded the man of the match in this final?

Answer: CH Lloyd

Lloyd scored his century of 82 balls. There was a 149-run 4th wkt partnership between him and RB Kanhai.

5. Who took the most catches in a match in this World Cup?

Answer: CH Lloyd

Lloyd took three catches against Sri Lanka at Manchester.

6. Who was declared hit-wicket during the final of this World Cup?

Answer: Roy Fredericks

Roy Fredericks of West Indies hit Australia's Dennis Lillee for a six, but in the process lost his balance and fell on the wicket, getting himself declared as hit-wicket for 7.

7. How many matches were held during this World Cup?

Answer: 15

West Indies won a total of 5 matches and Australia won 3. India managed to win only one with East Africa.

8. Who was awarded man of the match in the semi-final between England and Australia?

Answer: GJ Gilmour

Gilmour finished with figures of 12 overs, 6 maidens, 14 runs, and six wickets.

9. What was the top score in the low scoring semi-final between England and Australia?

Answer: 28

Gilmour was the top scorer in this match with 28 runs. He was not out in this match.

10. Who was the most economical bowler in this World Cup series?

Answer: BS Bedi

Bedi had 12 overs and 8 maidens vs East Africa.

Source: Author arvind007

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