Question

In a cricket match, the ‘Man of the Match’ award is given to the player scoring the highest number of runs. In case of a tie, the player (out of those locked in the tie) who has taken the higher number of catches is chosen. Even thereafter if there is a tie, the player (out of those locked in the tie) who has dropped fewer catches is selected. Aakash, Biplab, and Chirag who were contenders for the award dropped at least one catch each. Biplab dropped two catches more than Aakash did, scored 50, and took two catches. Chirag got two chances to catch and dropped both. Who was the ‘Man of the Match’?
Statement A
A. Chirag made 15 runs less than both Aakash and Biplab.

Statement B
B. The catches dropped less by Biplab are 1 more than the catches taken by Aakash.

• A. Statement A alone is sufficient but not Statement B.
• B. Statement B alone is sufficient but not Statement A
• C. Either Statement A or Statement B alone is sufficient.
• D. Both statements together are necessary but not by either statement alone.

Hint:

For tie-breaker problems, always prioritize the most important statistic, such as runs in this case, before considering additional statistics like catches.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Statement A tells us that Chirag made 15 runs less than both Aakash and Biplab, which helps us determine the "Man of the Match" based on the runs. However, Statement B only gives us information about the number of catches dropped and taken, which does not help us in resolving the winner based solely on runs. Therefore, Statement A alone is sufficient to answer the question. \[ \boxed{1} \]