Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which opening pair shared the most runs for the first wicket in world cup ODIs?

  1. WL Haynes, Brian Lara (WI)

  2. ilchrist, Mathew Hayden (Aus)

  3. Saeed Anwar, Wajahathullah Wasthi (Pak)

  4. Andrew Hudson, Gary Kirston (SA)

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Saeed Anwar and Wajahatullah Wasti (Pakistan) hold the record for the highest opening partnership in World Cup ODIs - 194 runs against Zimbabwe in 1999 at Bristol. This remains the biggest first-wicket stand in World Cup history. The Haynes-Lara and Gilchrist-Hayden partnerships, while impressive, did not surpass this record. Option D names a South African pair but doesn't approach this milestone.