Showing questions for December 23, 2025
- Total: 19 questions
Question 16 Dec 23, 2025
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Who became the first New Zealand opener to score a double-century and a century in the same Test match?
Devon ConwayDevon Conway made history by scoring 227 in the first innings and 100 in the second innings of the third Test against the West Indies, becoming the first New Zealander and only the 10th player overall in Test cricket to achieve this feat. Alongside Tom Latham, he also formed the first opening pair to score centuries in both innings of a Test match. Their combined total of 515 runs across two innings set a new record for an opening partnership in a single Test. Conway’s performance was a major factor in New Zealand declaring totals of 575-8 and 306-2. His achievement was widely praised and contributed significantly to the team's 323-run victory.
Question 17 Dec 23, 2025
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Which young Indian spinner made her Women’s T20I debut against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam and returned figures of 0/16 in 4 overs?
Vaishnavi SharmaVaishnavi Sharma, a 20-year-old left-arm spinner, made an impressive debut for the Indian women's cricket team against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam on December 22, 2025. Although she did not take a wicket, her spell of 0/16 in four overs was highly economical and built pressure on the batters. She revealed in a post-match press conference that listening to the national anthem helped calm her pre-match nerves. Despite being overlooked in the WPL auctions, Vaishnavi earned her place through consistent domestic performances. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised her composure and execution of plans during the match.
Question 18 Dec 23, 2025
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In the ILT20 league, which all-rounder played a key role in MI Emirates’ four-wicket win over Desert Vipers?
Shakib Al HasanShakib Al Hasan delivered a match-winning all-round performance for MI Emirates in their ILT20 clash against Desert Vipers. With the ball, he took 2 wickets for just 14 runs in his 4-over spell, breaking key partnerships during the middle overs. With the bat, he anchored the chase after early setbacks and remained unbeaten to hit the winning boundary. His composure alongside Kieron Pollard’s quick 26 off 15 balls turned the game decisively in MI Emirates’ favor. The team successfully chased down a target of 124 with 15 balls to spare, continuing their winning streak in the tournament.
Question 19 Dec 23, 2025
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Which Australian all-rounder was bought by Punjab Kings for ₹3 crore in the recent IPL mini-auction and is open to batting in any position?
Cooper ConnollyCooper Connolly, a 22-year-old Australian all-rounder known for his aggressive batting, sharp fielding, and handy left-arm spin, was acquired by Punjab Kings for ₹3 crore in the IPL mini-auction held in December 2025. During a virtual media interaction, Connolly expressed his versatility and willingness to bat anywhere in the order as per the team’s needs. He has been in strong form for Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League, scoring two blistering fifties while batting at number 3. Connolly, who made his international debut in 2024, looks forward to learning from Punjab Kings’ head coach Ricky Ponting. He also acknowledged the challenge of adapting to spin-friendly Indian pitches compared to the bouncy Australian wickets.