IPL Cricket and Records Quiz

This is a duplicate of question 114387 (should be 114393 based on context). Shahid Afridi holds the record for the fastest century in ODI cricket - 100 runs off 37 balls against Sri Lanka in 1996.

Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record for being the fastest to reach 100 wickets in ODI cricket among bowlers. The Sri Lankan spin legend achieved this milestone quicker than any other bowler in ODI history.

All four players have scored triple centuries in Test Cricket. Sir Don Bradman scored 2 (including the famous 334), Virender Sehwag scored 2 (319 and 309), Brian Lara holds the highest individual score of 400*, and Chris Gayle scored 319. Therefore 'All of the above' is the correct answer. This is a factual question about a rare batting milestone.

Waqar Younis holds the record for the most 5-wicket hauls in ODIs with 13 such performances. Muttiah Muralitharan and Glenn McGrath were great bowlers but didn't achieve as many 5-wicket hauls in ODIs. Wasim Akram, while legendary, focused more on new bowl swing and left-arm pace rather than consistently taking 5-wicket hauls.

Muttiah Muralitharan played for Kochi Tuskers in IPL 2011 (season 4). This was the debut season for the Kochi franchise. Royal Challengers Bangalore, Deccan Chargers, and Mumbai Indians were not his team.

Graeme Smith played for Sahara Pune Warriors in IPL 2011. The South African captain was the key player for the Pune franchise that season. Kochi Tuskers, Deccan Chargers, and Rajasthan Royals were not his team.

Robin Uthappa played for Sahara Pune Warriors in IPL 2011, after previously being with Royal Challengers Bangalore. He was a key batsman for Pune that season. Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals were not his team.

Jesse Ryder played for Sahara Pune Warriors in IPL 2011. The New Zealand batsman was part of the Pune squad that season. Royal Challengers Bangalore, Deccan Chargers, and Rajasthan Royals were not his team.

Ravinder Jadeja played for Kochi Tuskers in IPL 2011. The Indian all-rounder was part of the debut season for Kochi. Sahara Pune Warriors, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Deccan Chargers were not his team.

S Sreesanth played for Kochi Tuskers in IPL 2011. The Indian pace bowler was part of the debut Kochi squad that season. Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, and Deccan Chargers were not his team.

Paul Valthathy played for Kings XI Punjab in IPL 2011. He was a key opener for Punjab that season. Kolkata Knight Riders, Sahara Pune Warriors, and Kochi Tuskers were not his team.

S. Badrinath was a middle-order batsman who played for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2011 (Season 4). He was a key domestic player for CSK during that period, known for his solid technique in the middle order.

Parthiv Patel was the wicket-keeper batsman for Kochi Tuskers Kerala in IPL 2011. This was the franchise's first and only season in the IPL before they were terminated, making this a historically significant team.

Dale Steyn was the premier South African fast bowler for Deccan Chargers in IPL 2011. He formed a lethal pace attack and was one of the most feared bowlers in that tournament with his express pace and yorkers.