Cricket Cups — Set 3
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The 'Titan Cup' was a famous tri-series involving India, South Africa, and which other team in 1996?
Correct Answer: B. Australia
The Titan Cup was held in India and is remembered for India's victory under Sachin Tendulkar's captaincy. It featured intense matches among India, South Africa, and Australia. India defeated South Africa in the final held in Mumbai.
The County Championship is the highest level of domestic first-class cricket in which nation?
Correct Answer: C. England
The County Championship involves 18 historic county clubs from England and Wales. It is a long-standing tradition that dates back to the late 19th century. Players often participate in this to improve their skills in English conditions.
The 'Benson & Hedges Cup' was a long-running limited-overs competition in which country?
Correct Answer: D. England
The correct answer is 'England'. The Benson & Hedges Cup was one of the three major one-day competitions in English domestic cricket. It ran from 1972 until 2002 before being replaced by the T20 Cup. The final was traditionally held at Lord's Cricket Ground.
The 'Hero Cup' was a five-nation tournament held in 1993 to celebrate the diamond jubilee of which organization?
Correct Answer: C. CAB
The Hero Cup was hosted by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) to celebrate its 60th anniversary. It is famously remembered for the floodlit matches at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. India won the tournament by defeating the West Indies in the final.
The Sobers-Tissera Trophy is contested in Test cricket between Sri Lanka and?
Correct Answer: C. West Indies
This trophy is named after Sir Garfield Sobers of the West Indies and Michael Tissera of Sri Lanka. It was established in 2015 to honor the history of cricket between these two nations. Both legends were captains of their respective teams.
The Clive Lloyd Trophy is awarded to the winner of the Test series between West Indies and which other team?
Correct Answer: B. South Africa
The trophy honors the legendary West Indian captain Clive Lloyd. It is the prize for Test series between the West Indies and South Africa. South Africa won the inaugural series for this trophy in 2023.
The 'NatWest Series' was a prominent ODI tournament format typically held in?
Correct Answer: C. England
The NatWest Series was a regular feature of the English cricket summer involving the host and visiting teams. The 2002 final, where India chased a record total against England, is considered one of its greatest moments. It was usually a tri-nation tournament.
The Plunket Shield is the primary domestic first-class cricket trophy of which country?
Correct Answer: D. New Zealand
The Plunket Shield was donated by Lord Plunket, the Governor-General of New Zealand, in 1906. It is the oldest and most prestigious domestic cricket trophy in New Zealand. Six regional teams compete for this shield annually.
The 'Singer Cup' was a series of tri-nation tournaments often held in which island nation?
Correct Answer: C. Sri Lanka
Singer was a major sponsor of cricket in Sri Lanka during the 1990s and early 2000s. The Singer Cup often featured top world teams in a limited-overs format. These tournaments helped establish Sri Lanka as a major cricketing hub.
The 'Coca-Cola Cup' in Sharjah (1998) is best remembered for which cricketer's 'Desert Storm' innings?
Correct Answer: B. Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar scored two consecutive centuries against Australia in this tournament. His innings in the final helped India win the trophy against a dominant Australian side. It is called 'Desert Storm' due to a literal sandstorm that interrupted the game.