Multiple choice general knowledge sports

The total number of matches in this event including the final

  1. 46

  2. 47

  3. 48

  4. 49

  5. 50

  6. 51
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Explanation

The 2011 Cricket World Cup featured 49 matches total: 42 group stage matches (7 teams x 6 opponents in each of 2 groups) plus 7 knockout matches (4 quarter-finals, 2 semi-finals, 1 final). This format with 14 teams was used to include more associate nations while maintaining a reasonable tournament duration.

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