Multiple choice general knowledge sports

How many runs were needed by Don Bradman in his last innings to get an average of 100 in Tests?

  1. 3

  2. 4

  3. 5

  4. 6

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Don Bradman needed exactly 4 runs in his final innings to achieve a Test batting average of 100. He had scored 6996 runs in 69 innings (6996/70 = 99.94), so 4 more runs would have made it 7000 runs in 70 innings (7000/70 = 100). He was unfortunately dismissed for 0, finishing with a legendary average of 99.94. Option C (5) would have given him an average above 100, while options A (3) and D (6) are mathematically incorrect.