Consider the following Table: Player Runs scored in the first Innings Balls faced in the first innings Runs scored in the Second innings Balls faced in the second innings A 61 99 14 76 B 05 12 50 85 C 15 75 20 50 D 13 55 12 50 Who is the fastest run scorer in the Test Match?

Q 3 / 46

UPSC CSE Prelims 2021

Consider the following Table:

Player	Runs scored in the first Innings	Balls faced in the first innings	Runs scored in the Second innings	Balls faced in the second innings
A	61	99	14	76
B	05	12	50	85
C	15	75	20	50
D	13	55	12	50

Who is the fastest run scorer in the Test Match?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (B)

To determine the fastest run scorer in the Test Match, the strike rate (runs scored per ball faced) for each player must be calculated by summing their respective runs and balls faced across both innings.

Player A: Total Runs = 61 + 14 = 75; Total Balls = 99 + 76 = 175. Strike Rate = 75 / 175 ≈ 0.43
Player B: Total Runs = 5 + 50 = 55; Total Balls = 12 + 85 = 97. Strike Rate = 55 / 97 ≈ 0.57
Player C: Total Runs = 15 + 20 = 35; Total Balls = 75 + 50 = 125. Strike Rate = 35 / 125 = 0.28
Player D: Total Runs = 13 + 12 = 25; Total Balls = 55 + 50 = 105. Strike Rate = 25 / 105 ≈ 0.24

Comparing these strike rates, Player B exhibits the highest value of approximately 0.57 runs per ball, indicating the fastest scoring pace among all players.

Incorrect Options:

Options A, C, and D are incorrect because their calculated strike rates are lower than that of Player B, signifying a slower scoring pace.

Player A's strike rate is approximately 0.43.
Player C's strike rate is 0.28.
Player D's strike rate is approximately 0.24.

These values confirm that players A, C, and D did not score runs at the fastest rate in the Test Match.