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When was the first Irani trophy match played?

September 03, 2003 13:12 IST
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A quiz for all you cricket fans

To know whether you are a cricket buff or a bluff, just click on the options. Enjoy!

1. The name of the The Irani Trophy is associated with ...
a) Zal Irani
b) Zubin Irani
c) Zoharab Irani

2. When was the first Irani trophy match played?
a) 1955-56
b) 1959-60
c) 1964-65

Wrong! Try again..
Wrong!
The correct answer is 1959-60.
The first Irani trophy match was played in 1959-60 between the Ranji Trophy champions Bombay and the Rest of India.
Correct!
The first Irani trophy match was played in 1959-60 between the Ranji Trophy champions Bombay and the Rest of India.

3. Where was the first Irani trophy match played?
a) Delhi
b) Bombay
c) Madras

Wrong! Try again..
Wrong! The correct answer is Delhi.
The first Irani trophy match was played at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi.
Correct!
The first Irani trophy match was played at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi.

4. Who scored the first century in the Irani Trophy?
a) Nari Contractor
b) Vijay Manjrekar
c) Polly Umrigar

Wrong! Try again.
Wrong! The correct answer is Polly Umrigar.
All-rounder Polly Umrigar, who has played 59 Tests for India, was the first batsman to score a century in the Irani Trophy.
Correct!
All-rounder Polly Umrigar, who has played 59 Tests for India, was the first batsman to score a century in the Irani Trophy.

5. Who was the first bowler to claim a five-wicket haul in the Irani Trophy?
a) Lala Amarnath
b) Jasubhai Patel
c) GS Ramchand

Wrong! Try again.
Wrong! The correct answer is Jasubhai Patel.
Off-spinner Jasubhai Patel was the first bowler to take a five-wicket haul in the Irani Trophy.
Correct!
Off-spinner Jasubhai Patel was the first bowler to take a five-wicket haul in the Irani Trophy.

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