Multiple choice general knowledge sports

What is the first innings lead required to ask the opposition to follow-on in a Test match?

  1. 150

  2. 175

  3. 200

  4. 250
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is 200 runs. In Test cricket, if the team batting first leads by at least 200 runs after the first innings, the captain can enforce the follow-on, requiring the opposition to bat again immediately. This rule was amended in 2019 to reduce the lead to 150 runs for most matches, but 200 remains the classic answer for historical context.

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