QUEEN AT THE TEST MATCH

QUEEN AT THE TEST MATCH

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The video covers the opening day of the first test match between England and India at Lourdes. England won the toss and began batting with Geoff Boycott and Brian Luckhurst. Early wickets fell, with Luckhurst, Boycott, and Edrich being dismissed quickly. Despite a grim start, Alan Knott and Ray Illingworth helped England recover, contributing significant runs. England ended the day with a respectable score of 252 for eight. The video also mentions the Duke of Edinburgh's presence at the event.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the opening batsmen for England in the first test against India?

Geoff Boycott and Brian Luckhurst

Edrich and Abidali

Alan Knott and Ray Illingworth

Chandrasekhar and Betty

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which bowler took the first wicket for India?

Ray Illingworth

Chandrasekhar

Abidali

Betty

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many runs did Alan Knott score before being caught?

33

50

67

18

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Ray Illingworth's contribution to England's innings?

He scored 67 runs

He took three wickets

He scored 33 runs

He was the opening batsman

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was England's final score at the end of the day?

252 for eight

300 for nine

150 for five

200 for six