Question

    Direction:  Study the following table carefully and answer the questions given below. In a five-match T20 series between AUSTRALIA and ENGLAND, a total of five batsmen, one all-rounder, and five bowlers played the matches from Australia. The following table shows the runs scored by different Australian batsmen, including the all-rounder, across the five matches. Only Marcus Stoinis was an all-rounder; the remaining were batsmen.

    In match-2, Australia batted first, and the runs scored

    by Australian batsmen, including the all-rounder, were 85% of the team’s total score. England scored 255 runs in 35 overs. What was the required run rate for England in the remaining 5 overs to win the match?
    A 9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12.5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 16.4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 22.2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Runs scored by Australian batsmen (including all-rounder) = 45 + 60 + 70 + 80 + 35 + 20 = 310 85% of the total score = 310 Total team score = 310 / 85 × 100 = 365 To win, England must score 366 runs. They scored 255 runs in 35 overs. Remaining runs needed = 366 - 255 = 111 Required run rate = 111 / 5 = 22.2

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