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The August 2021 Time Warp Quiz: Win a 1,000-piece jigsaw of The Oval

by Wisden Staff 4 minute play

The winner of this month’s quiz will receive a 1,000-piece jigsaw of The Oval from the Andrew Redden Collection, available to buy here.

Send in your answers via email ([email protected]) or via post (Time Warp, Wisden Cricket Monthly, Fourth Floor, Bedser Stand, Kia Oval, Kennington, London, SE11 5SS).

Entries must be received by September 6, 2021. This competition is open to UK residents only.

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The September 2021 Time Warp Quiz

1. 5 years ago…

On September 23, 2016, Toby Roland-Jones took a hat-trick at Lord’s to seal Middlesex’s first Championship title since 1993. Who was the final Yorkshire batsman to be dismissed?

2. 10 years ago…

On September 23, 2011, England beat West Indies by 10 wickets at The Oval in the first of a two-match T20I series. Which batting all-rounder took 4-10, returning what were then the best figures by an Englishman in the format?

3. 15 years ago…

On September 22, 2006, which bowler claimed career-best figures of 9-48 at Trent Bridge and in the process took their 100th Championship wicket of the season?

4. 20 years ago…

On September 1, 2001, which Leicestershire bowler sent down nine wides in the space of two overs in the C&G Trophy final at Lord’s against Somerset and played only more professional match?

5. 25 years ago…

On September 1, 1996, which England batsman – playing in their first ODI series – carried their bat for 125* against Pakistan at Trent Bridge having hit their maiden international century the previous day?

6. 30 years ago…

On September 19, 1991, Essex defeated reigning champions Middlesex by an innings at Chelmsford to clinch the Championship title. Which overseas star finished as Essex’s leading run-scorer in the competition, averaging 78.79 and hitting six centuries?

7. 35 years ago…

On September 6, 1986, Sussex beat Lancashire by seven wickets in the NatWest Trophy final at Lord’s. Which future England all-rounder’s figures of 4-20 earned him the Player of the Match award, an accolade he would win again while playing for Warwickshire in the 1989 NatWest final?

8. 40 years ago…

On September 27, 1981, the holder of the record for the most sixes hit in Test cricket was born. Who is that player?

9. 45 years ago…

On September 4, 1976, Northamptonshire won their first major silverware, defeating Lancashire by four wickets in the Gillette Cup final. Which future umpire was named Player of the Match for his innings of 65?

10. 50 years ago…

On September 4, 1971, the Player of the Tournament at the 1999 World Cup was born. Who is that player?

This quiz is also published in issue 47 of Wisden Cricket Monthly.

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