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When did India win the under-19 World Cup?

February 25, 2004


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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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.
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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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The correct answer is 1999-00.
India won the tournament in 1999-00, beating Sri Lanka in the final by 6 wickets.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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