IRELAND BEGAN THEIR World Cup odyssey last week when they faced West Indies in Nelson.
Phil Simmons’ side produced a remarkable performance to open their Pool B campaign with a convincing win, resulting in widespread interest and fanfare.
But, how much about cricket do you really know? Test your knowledge of LBWs, run-rate and everything in-between with our quiz…
How many deliveries are in an over?
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4
5
6
8
Which one of these is not a mode of dismissal?
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Run-out
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Bowled
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Hit umpire
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Obstruct field
Which ground is known as the 'Home of Cricket?'
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Melbourne Cricket Ground
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Lord's
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Newlands
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Eden Gardens
How long in the length is a cricket pitch?
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22 yards
20 yards
25 yards
18 yards
Who scored Ireland's first ever World Cup century?
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Kevin O'Brien
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Trent Johnston
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Eoin Morgan
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Jeremy Bray
In an One-Day International, how many overs are bowled per innings?
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40
60
20
50
Which of these is not a fielding position?
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Third man
Fine leg
Deep extra cover
Boundary bodyguard
A nightwatchman is a term used to describe a player that...
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is promoted up the order to 'protect' a better batsman
is a very poor batsman
is used to watch over the ground overnight
In what year did Ireland beat Pakistan at the World Cup?
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2011
2008
2007
2003
Who is currently in possession of the Ashes?
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Australia
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England
What's the nickname given to the Irish fans?
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The Barmy Army
The Bhoys
The Irish brigade
The Blarney Army
The pinnacle of international cricket is a Test match but how long does a game last?
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5 days
4 days
It's never ending!
Eight hours
What is meant by the term 'a maiden over'?
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Taking five wickets in one over
When a bowler bowls his first over in international cricket
An over in which a batsman doesn't score any runs
An over in which a batsman hits six successive sixes
What does LBW stand for?
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Lost by weather
Leg before wicket
Last ball winner
Will Ireland qualify for the quarter-finals of the World Cup?
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Yes
No
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You scored out of !
Richie Benaud
You know your stuff. You're the ultimate cricket aficionado.
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You scored out of !
George Hook
You've more than a passing interest in the sport but you slip-up when it comes to the intricacies.
You scored out of !
Alan Kelly TD
You try your best to keep up to speed with what's happening but your knowledge comprehensive just yet.
Inpho
You scored out of !
Cricket novice
You're not quite sure what the difference between cricket and rounders is yet but don't worry there's still time to familiarise yourself before Ireland's next game!
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