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Post your cricket trivia here, the more obscure the better.

The first ever test match Aus vs Eng 1877 holds a particular record that has not been beaten in any test since, what is it?

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AngusBeef wrote:Post your cricket trivia here, the more obscure the better.

The first ever test match Aus vs Eng 1877 holds a particular record that has not been beaten in any test since, what is it?
Bannerman's score is the highest proportion of runs (to a total) scored in a Test innings?

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Finally, we have the correct guess!

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Here's the full list for those interested

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In which test match did three sets of brothers play in the same team for the first time in international cricket?

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AngusBeef wrote:In which test match did three sets of brothers play in the same team for the first time in international cricket?

Zim v Pakistan ( Flowers, Strangs and Rennie's )

Not sure what year but I think that's it ......
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jaybro wrote:
AngusBeef wrote:In which test match did three sets of brothers play in the same team for the first time in international cricket?
Zim v Pakistan ( Flowers, Strangs and Rennie's )

Not sure what year but I think that's it ......
Right brothers, wrong match though. I was after Zimbabwe v New Zealand (1997), 18 years ago today.

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Can you name the four teams that have played ODI matches without ever winning a game?

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AngusBeef wrote:Can you name the four teams that have played ODI matches without ever winning a game?

USA, Namibia, Hong Kong & East Africa ??
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Correct! In order of games played: HK(8), Nambia(6), East Africa(3) & USA(2)

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