Cricket Trivia: IPL-3 & Sourav Ganguly

In his ODI career, Sourav Ganguly hit 1122 fours and 190 sixes, showcasing his aggressive batting style and ability to score boundaries consistently.

Sourav Ganguly's ODI batting average was 41.02, calculated by dividing his total runs (11,363) by his number of dismissals (277) across 311 matches.

Sourav Ganguly took 100 wickets in his ODI career at an average of 38.49, making him a useful part-time medium-pace bowler. His bowling contributed to his all-round value.

Sourav Ganguly's highest individual Test score was 239, scored against Pakistan in Bangalore in 2007. This remains one of the highest individual Test scores by an Indian batsman.

In Australian cricket terminology, 'extras' (runs not scored by a batsman, such as wides or no-balls) are traditionally referred to as 'sundries'. The other terms like 'bad debts' or 'creditors' are accounting terms unrelated to cricket.

England's 1976-77 tour of India, captained by Tony Greig, resulted in a 3-1 victory - their first Test series win in India since the 1933-34 tour under Douglas Jardine, a gap of over 40 years.

The scores shown (Australia: 63 and 122, England: 101 and 77) match the 1882 Test at The Oval, which retrospectively became known as the 1st Ashes Test after the mock obituary was published. Australia won this historic match by 7 runs, and it birthed the Ashes rivalry.

A 'king-pair' occurs when a batsman is dismissed for a duck (zero) on the very first ball they face in each innings of a match. Getting out first ball is called a 'golden duck'; doing it in both innings is a 'pair'; and when it happens on the very first ball of both innings, it's specifically a 'king-pair'.

Mudassar Nazar scored the slowest Test century on record, taking 9 hours and 17 minutes to reach 100 runs against England at Lahore in December 1977. This is an extreme example of defensive batting on a difficult pitch, prioritizing staying at the crease over scoring quickly.

Sachin Tendulkar had an outstanding IPL-3 season in 2010, scoring 618 runs at an average of 47.53. He led Mumbai Indians to the final and was recognized by the jury as the best batsman of the tournament for his consistent and dominant performances throughout the season.

Sachin Tendulkar won the Viewer's Choice award for best batsman in IPL-3. This award is based on fan voting, and Tendulkar's massive popularity combined with his excellent batting performances (618 runs) made him the clear favorite among viewers.

Sachin Tendulkar was voted Best Captain in the Viewer's Choice category for IPL-3. Though Mumbai Indians didn't win the title (they lost to Chennai Super Kings in the final), Tendulkar's leadership and batting made him popular among fans.

Kieron Pollard was known for his sharp fielding and took the most runouts in IPL-3. His athleticism and strong arm made him one of the best fielders in the tournament, capable of effecting runouts from difficult positions.

Jacques Kallis holds the record for most IPL fifties overall. His consistent batting across multiple seasons for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders resulted in numerous half-centuries, making him one of the most reliable batsmen in IPL history.

Kieron Pollard won the Best Debutant award (Jury category) in IPL-3. The West Indian all-rounder made an immediate impact with his big-hitting batting and effective medium pace, becoming a key player for Mumbai Indians.

Virender Sehwag's highest IPL score is 94*, which he scored for Delhi Daredevils. The asterisk indicates he remained not out, and this remains his personal best in IPL matches across all seasons.

Adam Gilchrist holds the record for most sixes in a single IPL season. The explosive wicketkeeper-batsman was known for his aggressive batting and ability to consistently clear boundaries, particularly during his time with Deccan Chargers.

Harbhajan Singh won the Most Dramatic Performance award from the jury in IPL-3. This was likely for his last-over heroics with the bat, where he hit crucial sixes to win matches for Mumbai Indians in dramatic fashion.