THEME QUIZ JOURNEY- IPL SPECIAL (PART-3)- 11.10.2020

1. Hello, this is your quiz-friend Partha Gupta. Over the years I have conducted so
many quiz contests and got your illustrious presence and appreciation. In this grim
situation of Lockdown due to Covid- 19, I have started an online quiz series titled
‘Theme Quiz Journey’ which has been going on since 10th May 2020, the birthday
of ‘Father of Indian Quiz’- Neil O’Brien. Today I am going to place an IPL
Special Quiz (Part-2) from my maiden quizzing endeavour IPL QUIZ JOURNEY
in FB link: https://www.facebook.com/partha.gupta.56 at 10 pm.
Plz give your answer only through WhatsApp-7687842417 or SMS- 9830318721
or in my Messenger. Answering time- 1 hour.
So friends, gear up to answer the questions as the earliest!
IPL Special Quiz (part-3)
Compiled by- PG Quizhouse (Partha Gupta)
Date: 11th October, 2020
Time: 10 pm onwards

2. This all-rounder garnered attention in the Big Bash League where
he took 17 wickets and pitched in with the bat in 13 appearances
for Hobart Hurricanes. In the IPL auctions, his base price was Rs.
40 lakh. With five teams bidding for him, it was obvious that he
would fetch a lot. 18 times more than his base, he fetched Rs 7.2
Crores. In 2018 he played his first match against Mumbai Indians.
Yorkers, knuckle-balls and 145km/hr deliveries were some of the
variations that he showcased in his IPL debut. He gave 22 runs and
took three wickets in his spell. His team won the match by three
wickets and he got off to a dream start in the IPL.
Can you name this cricketer?

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4. This IPL franchise is owned by IndiaWin Sports, a
subsidiary of India’s one of the biggest
conglomerates. Initially the word ‘Razors’ was
supposed to be before its name but its Icon Player
suggested to keep a special word which was finalized.
Name the team and its Icon Player.

5. What am I talking about?
Who is the third in this list?
In respect of claiming a particular achievement,
Lasith Malinga was the first in 2015 against
SRH in Mumbai and Samuel Badree was the
second against MI at Bangalore in 2017.

6. Identify this cricketer
and what was the claim
to fame of him in IPL?

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8. 1. Glenn McGrath’s name is
associated with what first of IPL?

9. In the inaugural season of IPL in 2008, ‘X’
became a hero and a villain in the same night.
Identify ‘X’ and the match.

10. In IPL-2015, Delhi Daredevils side sported a special lavender
jersey in their home game on 1st May against Kings XI Punjab.
What was the cause of that move and which
cricketer was associated with this initiative?

11. During the 2014 IPL, this franchise became the
first team to provide free Wi-Fi connectivity to fans
at their home ground. 50 access points were set up
using fibre optic cables to provide the connectivity
to fans on match days at the home ground.
Name the team and the home ground.