SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CGL - 6th June 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q39

________ created history in its second Twenty-20 International against Ireland by achieving the highest-ever T20 total at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Afghanistan.

  • Afghanistan created history in its second Twenty20 International against Ireland by achieving the highest-ever T20 total at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. 
  • Afghanistan scored 278 for the loss of three wickets in the 20 overs and registered the highest-ever total in T20s.
  • The previous record was claimed by Australia, Australia had scored 263/3 back in 2016 against Sri Lanka.