Question

In a cricket team, three batsmen Ricky, Sachin and Brian are the top three run-scorers in any order. Each of them gives two replies to any question, one of which is true and the other is false, again, in any order. When asked about who the top scorer was, following were the replies they gave:
Sachin : I got the top score. Ricky was second.
Brian : I got the top score. Sachin was second.
Ricky : I got the top score. Sachin was third.
Which of the following is the correct order of batsmen who got the top score, second best and third best score respectively?

• A. Brian, Ricky, Sachin
• B. Brian, Sachin, Ricky
• C. Ricky, Sachin, Brian
• D. Sachin, Brian, Ricky

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To determine the correct order of top scorers, let's analyze the statements given by each batsman. 

1. Sachin's statements:
   • "I got the top score."
   • "Ricky was second."
2. Brian's statements:
   • "I got the top score."
   • "Sachin was second."
3. Ricky's statements:
   • "I got the top score."
   • "Sachin was third."

Therefore, the only consistent order based on their statements is: Brian, Ricky, Sachin.