Multiple choice general knowledge sports

The South Africans went into their final group match needing a win against Sri Lanka to progress to the super six stage of the tournament. Alas, all did not go as planned. Which batsmen were in the middle when rain called a premature end to play?

  1. Mark Boucher & Herschelle Gibbs

  2. Lance Klusener & Jacques Kallis

  3. Herschelle Gibbs & Lance Klusener

  4. Mark Boucher & Lance Klusener

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D Correct answer
Explanation

When rain prematurely ended the South Africa vs Sri Lanka match, Mark Boucher and Lance Klusener were at the crease. South Africa needed quick runs to qualify and these two aggressive batsmen were pushing hard. Gibbs had already been dismissed earlier in the innings.