Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which was the 1st non Test playing country to beat India in an international match?

  1. East Africa

  2. Zimbabwe

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Canada

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Sri Lanka, then a non-Test playing nation (they gained Test status in 1982), defeated India by 47 runs in the 1979 World Cup at Nottingham. This was a historic upset and marked the first time a non-Test playing country beat India in international cricket.