Test Match Special Daily Ashes Quiz: Fastest scoring team
Dec 1, 2025
Join comedian Andy Zaltzman as he challenges listeners with a unique Ashes-themed quiz. Discover the historical context of left-arm pace tenfers and Mitchell Starc's standout performances. Learn about the staggering difference in wicket counts between Australia and England, and explore who truly scored faster across the iconic series. Dive into the latest scoring trends from 2023, including Perth's record-breaking match. This quiz promises to test your cricket knowledge and ignite friendly competition!
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Ten-Wicket Feats Framed Historically
- Andy Zaltzman highlights bowling ten-wicket matches as rare Ashes milestones and places Mitchell Starc's feat in historical context.
- He notes Shane Warne's significance and compares left-arm tenfers including Phil Tufnell's 11 for 93 in 1997.
Left-Arm Pace Dominated By Australia
- Andy Zaltzman reveals a striking imbalance: of 428 left-arm pace wickets in Ashes since 1956, Australians took 376 and England only 52.
- He attributes this to England historically producing few left-arm pace bowlers.
How The Quiz Scoring Works
- Andy Zaltzman explains the quiz scoring so listeners can measure accuracy and compete: closeness yields runs from 6 down to a dot.
- He advises staying within ranges (10,25,40,60) to score and warns about being 'out' if over 100 off.