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Zimbabwean Cricket Trivia Quiz

Though there has never been a dearth of talent in Zimbabwe, they were always the perennial under-achievers!

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

Author
ace_sodium

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
132,883

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Zimbabwean Cricket was fortunate enough to have so many siblings play for them at the same time. Which of these was NOT one of the families? Hint

Strang's

Flower's

Suji's

Rennie's

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1898-99 season, Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) were toured by an English team. Who led the team? Hint

Douglas Marillier

W.G Grace

Lord Hawke

Will Smith

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the 1931-32 season, Rhodesia took part in the Currie Cup (South Africa). However, they were robbed of the Cup because of what? Hint

A rule that Non-South African team can't get the Cup

Points System

They lost every match

Their Captain refused to accept the Cup

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Question 4 of 10

4. On July 23, 1981, Zimbabwe was made an associate member of the ICC?

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Zimbabwe lost their inaugural test match by an innings and 12 runs?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Against what team did Zimbabwe achieve their first ever Test match win? Hint

India

New Zealand

Australia

Pakistan

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Question 7 of 10

7. During the 2003 ODI World Cup held in South Africa, two Zimbabwean players wore a black armband to protest, "the death of democracy". Which of the following players was involved in it? Hint

Henry Olonga

Tatendra Taibu

Grant Flower

Heath Steak

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following teams has Zimbabwe NOT beaten in a World Cup (ODI) match? Hint

Australia

South Africa

India

All these teams were beaten by Zimbabwe

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Question 9 of 10

9. Zimbabwe had a domestic cricket tournament (for the longer version of the game). This cup was started as early as 1903. What is the name of the Premier Domestic tournament of Zimbabwe? Hint

Alfalfa Cup

National Cricket League

Logan Cup

Ranji Trophy

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following has NOT led Zimbabwe in a Test or one-day match? Hint

Alistair Campbell

Dave Houghton

Heath Streak

Murray Goodwin

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Zimbabwean Cricket was fortunate enough to have so many siblings play for them at the same time. Which of these was NOT one of the families?

Answer: Suji's

Sujis played for Kenya. Flowers were represented by Andy and Grant flower;Gavin and John Rennie ; Strangs by Paul and Brian.

2. In 1898-99 season, Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) were toured by an English team. Who led the team?

Answer: Lord Hawke

The main domestic match during those times used to be the one between Salisbury (Harare) and Bulawayo.

3. In the 1931-32 season, Rhodesia took part in the Currie Cup (South Africa). However, they were robbed of the Cup because of what?

Answer: Points System

The points system for this competition was quite weird. It awarded the same points for a first innings lead and an outright victory. Rhodesia had 4 outright victories and a defeat. The eventual winner was Western Province.

4. On July 23, 1981, Zimbabwe was made an associate member of the ICC?

Answer: True

They had to wait another 11 years to gain Test status.

5. Zimbabwe lost their inaugural test match by an innings and 12 runs?

Answer: False

Zimbabwe drew their inaugural test match against India. They impressed a lot of people during this match, having scored 456 in their first innings.

6. Against what team did Zimbabwe achieve their first ever Test match win?

Answer: Pakistan

It came in their 11th match at Harare (1994-95). Pakistan was routed by an Innings and 64 runs.

7. During the 2003 ODI World Cup held in South Africa, two Zimbabwean players wore a black armband to protest, "the death of democracy". Which of the following players was involved in it?

Answer: Henry Olonga

Henry Olonga and Andy Flower did this to protest against President Robert Mugabe's regime in Zimbabwe. After the World Cup, they retired from Zimbabwean cricket and went on to play county cricket in England.

8. Which of the following teams has Zimbabwe NOT beaten in a World Cup (ODI) match?

Answer: All these teams were beaten by Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe beat Australia in the 1983 World Cup. They beat India and South Africa during the 1999 World Cup. They also reached the Super-Six stage of the World Cup in 1999 and 2003.

9. Zimbabwe had a domestic cricket tournament (for the longer version of the game). This cup was started as early as 1903. What is the name of the Premier Domestic tournament of Zimbabwe?

Answer: Logan Cup

Logan Cup is played amongst the various provinces of the country including Mashonaland, Manicaland, Matabeleland, Midlands, etc.

10. Which of the following has NOT led Zimbabwe in a Test or one-day match?

Answer: Murray Goodwin

Zimbabwe had a lot of captains in the limited time they have been in International cricket. Murray Goodwin retired from Zimbabwean cricket to play domestic cricket in Australia.

Source: Author ace_sodium

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