Cricket History and Tournaments

India defended the lowest total in a full 50-over ODI (not shortened by rain) by bowling out East Africa for 120 after scoring only 120 themselves? Actually, India defended 105 against Bangladesh in 2014, which is a record for India.

India has the unfortunate record of failing to win matches most often after scoring 300+ runs in ODIs. Notable instances include losses against Australia (1999, 438 runs), Pakistan (2013 Asia Cup), and South Africa (2015). India is the correct answer.

Pakistan, Zimbabwe, and South Africa have recorded the most team ducks in a single ODI innings. This is a statistical record from cricket databases tracking team performance.

Zimbabwe holds the record for the lowest team total in One Day Internationals, having been bowled out for 35 runs against Sri Lanka in 2004. The other options are not international cricket teams.

Baseball is the national sport of Cuba, officially designated in the 1960s though played since the 1860s. Cuba has a rich baseball tradition and has produced many legendary players. The sport is deeply embedded in Cuban culture and identity.

Sachin Tendulkar played for Yorkshire in 1992, becoming the first overseas player to represent the county. He scored over 1000 runs in the season. Nottinghamshire, Lancashire, and Leicestershire were not counties he played for.

Anil Kumble scored his first and only Test century (110*) against England at The Oval in 2007. It was in his 118th Test match, making him one of the few bowlers to score a Test century.

Eden Gardens hosted its first international Test match in 1934 between India and England. This was during India's pre-independence era when the team still competed as part of the British Empire. Pakistan didn't exist as a cricketing nation until 1947, making options A and D historically impossible.

Eden Gardens' first ODI was India vs Pakistan in 1987 during the Nehru Cup. This was shortly after the 1987 World Cup. Option B is impossible because ODIs didn't exist in 1962 (the format started in 1971). The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is one of cricket's most celebrated.

India's highest Test score at Eden Gardens (Kolkata) is 657/7 declared, scored against Australia in 2001. This was part of the famous Test match where India followed on and won after being asked to follow-on. Australia, England, and South Africa are all Test-playing nations, but the record highest score is specifically against Australia.

India's lowest Test score at Eden Gardens is 83 runs, scored against West Indies. This low-scoring performance contrasts sharply with their highest score at the same venue (657 against Australia). Australia, England, and South Africa are all Test-playing nations, but the record for lowest score is specifically against West Indies.

India won the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup in 2007, defeating Pakistan in the final played in Johannesburg, South Africa. This victory marked India's emergence as a dominant force in the shortest format of cricket. Pakistan was the runner-up, while Australia and West Indies were eliminated in earlier rounds.

India won the first ICC Cricket World Cup (50 overs) in 1983, defeating the West Indies in the final at Lord's, London. This was a historic upset as the West Indies had won the previous two World Cups (1975 and 1979). Australia won their first World Cup in 1987, and Pakistan in 1992.

Australia has won the most ICC Cricket World Cups (50 overs) with 6 titles (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 2023). West Indies has won 2 titles (1975, 1979). India has won 2 titles (1983, 2011). South Africa has never won a World Cup despite being a strong team.

The ICC World Cup 1999 (ODI) was hosted by England. This was the seventh Cricket World Cup and was played in England, Scotland, Ireland, Netherlands, and Wales from May 14 to June 20, 1999. Australia won the tournament.