The cricket World Cup is starting in less than 15 days and we couldn't be more excited. Now, while we look forward to days of action-packed games, let's check your knowledge on the tournament a bit.
1. Who was the first bowler to claim a hat-trick in a World Cup match?
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2. Which bowler has the unique record of taking 4 or more wickets in a match, in 4 World Cups?
3. In the 1987 World Cup, a captain agreed to change the opposition's 4 to a 6 and his team ended up losing by 1 run. Who was he?
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4. In the 1975 World Cup, this player became the first to be dismissed hit-wicket in ODI history.
5. Which player has the record of taking the most catches in World Cup history?
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6. Which bowler has taken the most wickets on consecutive deliveries in a World Cup match?
7. Which batsman has gotten out for a duck the most number of times in the World Cup?
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8. Which cricketer has scored the most runs through boundaries in a World Cup innings?
9. Headingley Cricket Ground has hosted the most number of World Cup matches. Can you tell how many?
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10. With 688 runs, Australia and Sri Lanka have the highest match aggregate in a WC match. Where was the match played?
11. Which was the first World Cup to be held outside England?
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12. Which was the first World Cup where white balls were used?
13. How many World Cup finals have been played at Lord’s?
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14. Sachin Tendulkar is the highest run-getter in the World Cup. How many World Cups has he played in?
15. Which bowler has conceded most runs in a World Cup innings?
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16. There is only one player from South Africa in the list of top-10 wicket-takers in the World Cup. Who is he?
17. Which Indian bowler has the best average in the World Cup?
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18. How old was Kapil Dev when he led India to World Cup victory?
19. Which umpire has been a part of the most number of World Cup matches?
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