ICC World Cup 2019 Quiz World Cup Quiz: 1975, 1979, 1983 Take our World Cup Quiz for a test of how much you remember from the first three editions of the tournament. Ramesh Natarajan 24 May, 2019 08:40 IST Ramesh Natarajan 24 May, 2019 08:40 IST 1.The East African team at the 1975 World Cup comprised four countries. Which of the following was not one of the four? Zambia Rwanda. The four countries were Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Uganda Rwanda. The four countries were Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Rwanda Rwanda. The four countries were Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. 2.In the final between Australia and West Indies, a crowd invasion took place during Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson’s memorable 41-run stand. Lillee and Thomson continued running between the wickets despite the invasion. While the umpires awarded Australia four runs after everything settled down, how many did Lillee reckon the two of them ran in a famous quote? 8 Thommo is reputed to have said, “Pig’s arse. We’ve been running here up and down all afternoon." 17 Thommo is reputed to have said, “Pig’s arse. We’ve been running here up and down all afternoon." 42 Thommo is reputed to have said, “Pig’s arse. We’ve been running here up and down all afternoon." 3.In the Australia-West Indies final in 1975, how many run-outs were effected by the West Indies during Australia’s run chase? 1 Yes, 5! Of these five, the first three were effected by the emerging young superstar Viv Richards. 3 Yes, 5! Of these five, the first three were effected by the emerging young superstar Viv Richards. 5 Yes, 5! Of these five, the first three were effected by the emerging young superstar Viv Richards. 4.Dennis Amiss, the first-ever World Cup centurion, had a quite a few notable records to his credit. Which of the following is not true among his achievements? Scored a century in his first and last ODI innings He did not score a century on his Test debut. Amiss was also among the earliest cricketers to wear a helmet. Was the first to score an ODI century He did not score a century on his Test debut. Amiss was also among the earliest cricketers to wear a helmet. Scored a century in both his Test and ODI debut He did not score a century on his Test debut. Amiss was also among the earliest cricketers to wear a helmet. 5.Canada defeated Bermuda in the semifinals of the 1979 ICC World Cup qualifier tournament. But it only played the final against Sri Lanka two weeks later. Why was there such a delay? They were playing the World Cup in the two-week gap They were playing the World Cup in the two-week gap. Canada and Sri Lanka, who played its semifinal on June 6, ended up playing the final on June 21, with Sri Lanka winning! Many of their players had county commitments and did not get a break They were playing the World Cup in the two-week gap. Canada and Sri Lanka, who played its semifinal on June 6, ended up playing the final on June 21, with Sri Lanka winning! The entire two weeks were plagued by rain and the ICC was intent on holding the final They were playing the World Cup in the two-week gap. Canada and Sri Lanka, who played its semifinal on June 6, ended up playing the final on June 21, with Sri Lanka winning! 6.Another one from the qualifiers: Sri Lanka did not win only one game in the group stages of the 1979 qualifying tournament. Against which team was that? United States of America Israel. Sri Lanka refused to play Israel on political grounds and hence had to forfeit their match. Israel Israel. Sri Lanka refused to play Israel on political grounds and hence had to forfeit their match. The Netherlands Israel. Sri Lanka refused to play Israel on political grounds and hence had to forfeit their match. 7.Only two centuries were scored in the 1979 World Cup. Viv Richards famously scored one in the final. Gordon Greenidge was the other. Against whom did he score his hundred? India India. India failed to register a single win in the tournament and in the process became the first Test-playing nation to lose to an associate nation when it lost to Sri Lanka. Canada India. India failed to register a single win in the tournament and in the process became the first Test-playing nation to lose to an associate nation when it lost to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka India. India failed to register a single win in the tournament and in the process became the first Test-playing nation to lose to an associate nation when it lost to Sri Lanka. 8.Which ground became the first outside England to host a World Cup match when it hosted Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 1983? St Helen’s Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea St Helen’s Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea. It was the same ground where Gary Sobers scored six sixes in an over while playing for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan. Sophia Gardens, Cardiff St Helen’s Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea. It was the same ground where Gary Sobers scored six sixes in an over while playing for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan. Grange Cricket Club Ground, Edinburgh St Helen’s Rugby and Cricket Ground, Swansea. It was the same ground where Gary Sobers scored six sixes in an over while playing for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan. 9.Who became the first English bowler to take five wickets in an ODI against Sri Lanka at Taunton? This cricketer later became a respected sports journalist as well. Derek Pringle Vic Marks was also one of the few Oxford-educated cricketers to have represented England. Vic Marks Vic Marks was also one of the few Oxford-educated cricketers to have represented England. Mike Selvey Vic Marks was also one of the few Oxford-educated cricketers to have represented England. 10.Which Australian scored a match-winning hundred to help his team defeat India by 162 runs in a group game at Trent Bridge? Greg Chappell Both Greg and Ian failed to score a hundred in the World Cup while this was the only ODI hundred ever scored by Trevor in his career. Kim Hughes Both Greg and Ian failed to score a hundred in the World Cup while this was the only ODI hundred ever scored by Trevor in his career. Trevor Chappell Both Greg and Ian failed to score a hundred in the World Cup while this was the only ODI hundred ever scored by Trevor in his career. 11.Which cricketer, who shares his name with a popular modern-day cricketer, was one of Pakistan’s pace bowlers at the 1983 World Cup? He even coached the Chinese cricket team later in life. Rashid Khan Additionally, Imran Khan was unable to bowl in this tournament because of an injury and played purely as a batsman. Mohammad Amir Additionally, Imran Khan was unable to bowl in this tournament because of an injury and played purely as a batsman. Shadab Khan Additionally, Imran Khan was unable to bowl in this tournament because of an injury and played purely as a batsman. 12.Only four cricketers have taken two five-wicket hauls in the same World Cup – Gary Gilmour, Vasbert Drakes and Shahid Afridi are three. Who is the fourth in this list due to his exploits at the 1983 World Cup? Asantha De Mel De Mel’s five wicket hauls came against Pakistan and New Zealand. Winston Davis De Mel’s five wicket hauls came against Pakistan and New Zealand. Richard Hadlee De Mel’s five wicket hauls came against Pakistan and New Zealand. Read more stories on Quiz.