Cricket Trivia

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  1. 4. Indian all-rounder who became the first player to hit six sixes in an over in a T20 World Cup, and was pivotal in India’s 2007 and 2011 World Cup wins.
  2. 5. Indian cricketer who became the first to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket and was known for his technique against fast bowlers.
  3. 7. Indian all-rounder who captained the team to victory in the 1983 World Cup, becoming one of the greatest pace bowlers and batting all-rounders.
  4. 8. Indian opener whose gritty 97 in the 2007 World T20 final and 97 in the 2011 World Cup final made him a key contributor to India’s victories.
  5. 9. The name of the historic cricket series contested between England and Australia, symbolized by a tiny urn.
  6. 12. Indian batsman renowned for his chase mastery and record-breaking centuries across all formats, widely regarded as one of the best modern-day players.
  7. 16. Pakistani cricketer famous for his last-ball six against India in the 1986 Sharjah Cup, a moment etched in cricketing history.
  8. 17. Australian leg-spinner who became the first cricketer to take 700 wickets in Test cricket, famously delivering the "Ball of the Century" in 1993.
  9. 18. Australian batsman whose unorthodox technique and remarkable consistency helped him to dominate the 2019 Ashes series.
  10. 19. West Indian captain who led his team to World Cup glory in 1975 and 1979, known for his destructive batting in the final of 1975.
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  1. 1. West Indian legend known for his aggressive batting and for leading the West Indies to two consecutive World Cup titles in 1975 and 1979.
  2. 2. Indian fast bowler known for his deadly yorkers and incredible death bowling, especially in limited-overs formats.
  3. 3. South African cricketer renowned for his acrobatic fielding and for revolutionizing the role of the fielder in modern cricket.
  4. 4. Indian batsman known for his ability to score big hundreds, including the only player to score three double centuries in ODIs.
  5. 6. Indian leg-spinner who became the second player in history to take all 10 wickets in a single Test innings.
  6. 10. New Zealand bowler, the first to reach 400 wickets in Test cricket, known for his skillful swing and pace.
  7. 11. English all-rounder whose heroic performances in the 2019 World Cup final and 2019 Ashes series earned him a place in cricketing folklore.
  8. 13. Australian fast bowler who became the world’s top-ranked Test bowler in 2021, known for his precision and relentless pace.
  9. 14. Stadium known for hosting the historic 1987 World Cup match where India defeated Pakistan.
  10. 15. Indian captain who famously took over in 2000 and revitalized the team, leading them to a series win against Pakistan and drawing a series in England.