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This stadium was formerly known as Gujarat Stadium. It was established in 1982. Some memorable Indian feats - Sunil Gavaskar got to his 10,000 Test runs here. Kapil Dev nailed his 432nd victim in this stadium to go past Richard Hadlee as Test cricket's leading wicket-taker. Identify this stadium.

  1. Narendra Modi Stadium

  2. Sardar Patel Stadium

  3. Sonia Gandhi Stadium

  4. Tagore Stadium
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Sardar Patel Stadium (formerly known as Gujarat Stadium, now renamed Narendra Modi Stadium) in Ahmedabad hosted these historic moments. Gavaskar scored his 10,000th Test run here in 1987, and Kapil Dev took his 432nd Test wicket to surpass Richard Hadlee in 1994.

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This stadium was named after the president of the Indian Cricket board from 1977 until 1980. The first test match played in this stadium was also the debut of two West Indian greats, Gordon Greenidge and Viv Richards. Identify this stadium.

  1. V.Narayanaswamy Stadium

  2. Deve Gowda Stadium

  3. Narayana Raju Stadium

  4. M.Chinnaswamy Stadium
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D Correct answer
Explanation

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is named after the former BCCI president who served from 1977-1980. The first Test played here in 1974 was also the debut match for West Indian legends Gordon Greenidge and Viv Richards.

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This is India's best cricket stadium with excellent practice facilities, spectator-friendly outlook and sufficient provisions for the media. The highest ODI total scored in this stadium is 339 runs by Srilanka against Pakistan in 1997. Sachin Tendulkar is the leading batsmen to score most number of runs in this stadium. Identify this stadium.

  1. Bengal Cricket Association Stadium

  2. Haryana Cricket Association Stadium

  3. Punjab Cricket Association Stadium

  4. Rajasthan Cricket Association Stadium
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali is known for its excellent facilities. Sri Lanka scored 339 against Pakistan here in 1997, and Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs at this venue among all batsmen.

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The first test match played in this stadium was in the year 1933 between England and India. Narendra Hirwani took 16 wkts in this stadium and the next easy clue to answer is Saeed Anwar scored his record breaking 194 against India in the Independence Cup match in 1997. Sunil Gavaskar & Geoff Marsh are the leading batsmen to score most number of runs in this stadium. Identify this stadium.

  1. MA Chidambaram Stadium

  2. P Chidambaram Stadium

  3. Lotus dome stadium

  4. Zakkir Abbas Stadium
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Chennai hosted its first Test in 1933. Saeed Anwar scored 194 against India here in 1997, and Narendra Hirwani took 16 wickets on debut in 1988. Gavaskar and Geoff Marsh have scored the most runs here.

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This stadium has witnessed a number of feats, most notably Anil Kumble's 10 in an innings against Pakistan. It was here Sunil Gavaskar scored his 29th century to equal Don Bradman's long standing record for the highest number of hundreds in Test cricket. This stadium's future as an international venue hangs in the balance when, in December 2009, an ODI between India and Sri Lanka was abandoned due to a dangerous pitch. Identify this stadium.

  1. Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium

  2. Ali Akbar Stadium

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

  4. Banaras Stadium
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium (now Arun Jaitley Stadium) in Delhi is the correct venue. Anil Kumble took all 10 wickets in a Test innings against Pakistan here in 1999, and Sunil Gavaskar scored his 29th century to equal Don Bradman's record at this ground. The India-Sri Lanka ODI in 2009 was abandoned due to a dangerous pitch, leading to the stadium's temporary suspension from international cricket.

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Ye kabeera speaking mast naam hai...

  1. DDLJ

  2. Kaaliya

  3. Dhoondhte Reh Jaaoge

  4. Hera Pheri
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This dialogue is from Hera Pheri, the iconic comedy film. The other options: DDLJ is a romantic classic, Kaaliya refers to a character/film, and Dhoondhte Reh Jaaoge is another film.

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Which pair has given the highest partnership for any wicket in a losing cause in a ODI?

  1. SV Carlisle, SM Ervine (Zim)

  2. HH Gibbs, G Kirsten (SA)

  3. DC Boon, GR Marsh (Aus)

  4. A Flintoff, AJ Strauss (Eng)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Herschelle Gibbs and Gary Kirsten scored 305 runs for the second wicket against Australia at Nairobi in the 1999-00 Champions Trophy semifinal. This remains the highest partnership for any wicket in a losing cause in ODI history. Despite their record-breaking effort, South Africa lost the match by 8 wickets.