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Historically, which countries used an 8-ball over before the Laws were standardised to 6 balls worldwide?

AEngland and India
✓Australia, South Africa and New Zealand at various points
COnly the West Indies
DPakistan and Sri Lanka

Answer Explanation

Australia, South Africa and New Zealand all used an 8-ball over at various points in the 20th century before the Laws of Cricket standardised on a 6-ball over worldwide from the 1979-80 season onward.

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