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When did India win the under-19 World Cup?
Last updated on: February 25, 2004 18:53 IST
A quiz on the Under-19 cricket World Cup
To know whether you are a cricket buff or a bluff, just click on the options. Enjoy!
1. Who won the inaugural Under-19 World Cup tournament? a) Australia b) Pakistan c) India
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Wrong! The correct answer is Australia. Australia won the first Under-19 World Cup tournament beating Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final in 1987-88.
Correct! Australia won the first Under-19 World Cup tournament beating Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final in 1987-88.
2. Which year did India win the under-19 World Cup? a) 1997-98 b) 1999-00 c) 2001-02
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Wrong! The correct answer is 1999-00. India won the tournament in 1999-00, beating Sri Lanka in the final by 6 wickets.
Correct! India won the tournament in 1999-00, beating Sri Lanka in the final by 6 wickets.
3. Which team has scored the highest total in the Under-19 World Cup? a) India b) Australia c) New Zealand
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Wrong! The correct answer is Australia. Australia has notched up the highest total ever when they amassed a huge 480 for 6 against Kenya in 2001-02.
Correct! Australia has notched up the highest total ever when they amassed a huge 480 for 6 against Kenya in 2001-02.
4. Which bowler has recorded the best bowling figures in the Under-19 World Cup? a) Jeewan Mendis b) Harbhajan Singh c) Danish Kaneria
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Wrong! The correct answer is Jeewan Mendis. Sri Lankan leg-break bowler Jeewan Mendis took 7 for 19 against Zimbabwe in 2001-02 to record the best ever bowling figures in the Under-19 World Cup.
Correct! Sri Lankan leg-break bowler Jeewan Mendis took 7 for 19 against Zimbabwe in 2001-02 to record the best ever bowling figures in the Under-19 World Cup.
5. Who was the captain of the Indian team in the 2001-02 Under-19 World Cup? a) Irfan Pathan b) Stuart Binny c) Parthiv Patel
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Wrong! The correct answer is Parthiv Patel. Wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel captained India in the 2001-02 Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand. India lost to South Africa by 112 runs in the semi-final.
Correct! Wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel captained India in the 2001-02 Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand. India lost to South Africa by 112 runs in the semi-final.
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