Who is the first wicketkeeper to score a century in a world cup match?
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Mohinder Amarnath
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Sunil Gavaskar
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David L Houghton
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Kapil Dev
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Correct answer
Explanation
David Houghton of Zimbabwe was the first wicketkeeper to score a century in a World Cup match, scoring 115 runs against New Zealand in 1992. This was a landmark achievement as wicketkeepers were traditionally viewed as defensive players. Mohinder Amarnath and Sunil Gavaskar were batsmen, while Kapil Dev was an all-rounder and bowler.