🔎 Cricket autumnGrade 7Reading: grades 5-6Fractions of a numberMulti-step word problemsMultiplicationIntegers
The Autumn Cricket Cup Mystery
During the final tournament of the autumn cricket season, someone sabotaged the pitch and hid the Golden Wicket Trophy. Solve the clues to reveal the culprit!
Suspects
Possible suspects
Cross off a row as each clue rules it out. On screen, tap a row.
21 of 21 still in play
| Name | Delivery Style | Cricket Gear | Batting Stance | Cap Color | Distraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | Off Spin | Padded Helmets | Right Handed Stance | Amber Cap | Slippery Fallen Leaves |
| Shakib Al Hasan | Leg Spin | Golden Bat | Left Handed Stance | Scarlet Cap | Slippery Fallen Leaves |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Knuckleball | Zinc Facepaint | Right Handed Stance | Scarlet Cap | Early Sunset Shadows |
| Jos Buttler | Knuckleball | Golden Bat | Left Handed Stance | Scarlet Cap | Early Sunset Shadows |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Leg Spin | Golden Bat | Right Handed Stance | Copper Cap | Early Sunset Shadows |
| Jonny Bairstow | Leg Spin | Spiked Cleats | Right Handed Stance | Scarlet Cap | Slippery Fallen Leaves |
| Joe Root | Knuckleball | Golden Bat | Right Handed Stance | Scarlet Cap | Early Sunset Shadows |
| Kane Williamson | Off Spin | Leather Gloves | Right Handed Stance | Scarlet Cap | Crisp Autumn Wind |
| David Warner | Fast Inswinger | Leather Gloves | Left Handed Stance | Scarlet Cap | Slippery Fallen Leaves |
| Rashid Khan | Knuckleball | Spiked Cleats | Left Handed Stance | Amber Cap | Crisp Autumn Wind |
| Mark Wood | Leg Spin | Spiked Cleats | Left Handed Stance | Scarlet Cap | Crisp Autumn Wind |
| Glenn Maxwell | Fast Inswinger | Spiked Cleats | Left Handed Stance | Copper Cap | Slippery Fallen Leaves |
| Quinton de Kock | Off Spin | Leather Gloves | Right Handed Stance | Scarlet Cap | Slippery Fallen Leaves |
| Sam Curran | Off Spin | Leather Gloves | Left Handed Stance | Scarlet Cap | Early Sunset Shadows |
| Chris Woakes | Leg Spin | Zinc Facepaint | Right Handed Stance | Scarlet Cap | Slippery Fallen Leaves |
| Ollie Pope | Fast Inswinger | Padded Helmets | Right Handed Stance | Copper Cap | Slippery Fallen Leaves |
| Pat Cummins | Knuckleball | Golden Bat | Right Handed Stance | Amber Cap | Early Sunset Shadows |
| Trent Boult | Bouncer Special | Leather Gloves | Right Handed Stance | Scarlet Cap | Slippery Fallen Leaves |
| Ben Stokes | Leg Spin | Padded Helmets | Right Handed Stance | Amber Cap | Slippery Fallen Leaves |
| Steve Smith | Fast Inswinger | Golden Bat | Right Handed Stance | Scarlet Cap | Slippery Fallen Leaves |
| Babar Azam | Leg Spin | Golden Bat | Left Handed Stance | Copper Cap | Slippery Fallen Leaves |
Clue 1
Fractions of a number
The groundskeeper counted a fraction of the match balls left on the autumn turf to narrow down the clues.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
52
47
31
23
21
25
25
32
21
51
6
48
31
58
51
48
T
52
16
31
32
20
58
9
21
49
31
6
54
25
31
32
T
52
58
8/10 of 65 =T
2/8 of 84 =I
1/4 of 196 =K
3/8 of 128 =O
4/10 of 145 =S
2/8 of 36 =P
4/10 of 50 =R
8/10 of 20 =W
4/8 of 50 =L
1/3 of 93 =E
6/10 of 90 =C
2/5 of 80 =A
3/5 of 85 =N
1/3 of 69 =V
4/8 of 12 =D
1/4 of 188 =H
0/16 letters found
Clue 2
Multi-step word problems
By calculating total overs and run penalties across multiple innings you uncover a hidden message.
Solve each problem to learn its letter, then write the letters in the boxes to fill in the missing word.
Awitnesssawthevillainwas .
R
16
7
87
14
32
14
45
55
D
E
D
S
32
45
55
C
E
There were 137 wooden wickets in all. 9 wooden wickets were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 8 Gold Leaf Eleven. How many wooden wickets did each get?R
Scorer collected 11 autumn leaves in the morning and 3 autumn leaves in the afternoon, then split them equally among 2 Gold Leaf Eleven. How many autumn leaves did each get?I
There were 166 wooden wickets in all. 2 Gold Leaf Eleven used 28 wooden wickets each. The other 2 Gold Leaf Eleven shared the rest equally. How many wooden wickets did each of the other Gold Leaf Eleven get?N
Scorer earned 7 autumn leaves in each of 4 rounds, plus 24 bonus autumn leaves. Then 7 autumn leaves were lost. How many autumn leaves are left?A
Scorer earned 4 cricket balls in each of 4 rounds, plus 73 bonus cricket balls. Then 2 cricket balls were lost. How many cricket balls are left?G
Scorer filled 3 boxes with 4 autumn leaves each, then found 20 more autumn leaves. How many autumn leaves are there in all?T
There were 57 autumn leaves in all. 1 autumn leaves were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 4 Gold Leaf Eleven. How many autumn leaves did each get?H
0/7 letters found
Clue 3
Multiplication facts (1-12)
You multiply the rows of cricket kit bags stored in the pavilion to find where the culprit hid.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
16
9
90
18
55
84
84
48
55
10
T
16
49
55
28
28
90
56
8
10
45
84
55
28
28
90
49
99
2
48
84
84
90
10
84
90
48
18
90
45
4 × 4 =T
6 × 8 =A
9 × 10 =E
11 × 5 =I
5 × 2 =N
11 × 9 =Y
7 × 12 =L
5 × 9 =S
7 × 7 =R
3 × 3 =H
9 × 2 =V
2 × 1 =F
8 × 1 =O
4 × 7 =P
8 × 7 =D
0/15 letters found
Clue 4
Integers
Tracking net run rates above and below zero gives you a vital hint about the suspect.
Solve each problem to learn its letter. Then write that letter in every box that shows the same number, and read the secret clue.
T
23
27
12
1
12
T
23
12
11
T
23
6
19
12
22
18
10
20
1
2
8
11
2
5
14
12
T
23
11
2
13
21 - (-2) =T
(-11) + 33 =F
(-7) + 21 =L
8 - (-5) =P
7 - (-5) =E
5 - (-13) =O
(-2) + 13 =C
(-12) + 14 =A
(-10) + 16 =I
(-7) + 8 =D
(-6) + 25 =V
(-10) + 18 =S
(-10) + 15 =R
(-8) + 18 =U
7 - (-13) =N
(-8) + 35 =H
0/16 letters found
Clue 5
Fractions of a number — the last clue
Taking a fraction of the autumn league trophy points reveals the final secret piece of evidence.
First solve each problem. Then find each answer in the list below and cross that sentence out. One sentence will be left — that's exactly what the villain did!
Step 1 — solve these
6/10 of 15 = ?
1/4 of 16 = ?
1/10 of 70 = ?
4/10 of 30 = ?
1/3 of 9 = ?
4/8 of 16 = ?
2/6 of 18 = ?
2/10 of 5 = ?
1/8 of 16 = ?
4/6 of 15 = ?
4/8 of 10 = ?
Step 2 — cross out the sentence with each answer
1.The villain bowled a knuckleball pitch, then strapped on padded helmets.
2.The villain bowled a bouncer special, then laced up spiked cleats.
3.The villain bowled a leg spin delivery, then strapped on padded helmets.
4.The villain bowled an off spin delivery, then adjusted leather gloves.
5.The villain bowled a bouncer special, then swung a golden bat.
6.The villain bowled a leg spin delivery, then adjusted leather gloves.
7.The villain bowled a leg spin delivery, then applied zinc facepaint.
8.The villain bowled a knuckleball pitch, then applied zinc facepaint.
9.The villain bowled a bouncer special, then adjusted leather gloves.
10.The villain bowled a fast inswinger, then strapped on padded helmets.
11.The villain bowled a fast inswinger, then swung a golden bat.
12.The villain bowled an off spin delivery, then laced up spiked cleats.
Solve it
Name the culprit
Choose the one suspect left standing.
Answer Key — The Autumn Cricket Cup Mystery
Culprit: Steve Smith (Fast Inswinger · Golden Bat · Right Handed Stance · Scarlet Cap · Slippery Fallen Leaves)
- Clue 1 (Fractions of a number): "THE VILLAIN DOES NOT WEAR SPIKED CLEATS"8/10 of 65 = 52 (T) · 2/8 of 84 = 21 (I) · 1/4 of 196 = 49 (K) · 3/8 of 128 = 48 (O) · 4/10 of 145 = 58 (S) · 2/8 of 36 = 9 (P) · 4/10 of 50 = 20 (R) · 8/10 of 20 = 16 (W) · 4/8 of 50 = 25 (L) · 1/3 of 93 = 31 (E) · 6/10 of 90 = 54 (C) · 2/5 of 80 = 32 (A) · 3/5 of 85 = 51 (N) · 1/3 of 69 = 23 (V) · 4/8 of 12 = 6 (D) · 1/4 of 188 = 47 (H)
- Clue 2 (Multi-step word problems): "RIGHT HANDED STANCE"There were 137 wooden wickets in all. 9 wooden wickets were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 8 Gold Leaf Eleven. How many wooden wickets did each get? = 16 (R) · Scorer collected 11 autumn leaves in the morning and 3 autumn leaves in the afternoon, then split them equally among 2 Gold Leaf Eleven. How many autumn leaves did each get? = 7 (I) · There were 166 wooden wickets in all. 2 Gold Leaf Eleven used 28 wooden wickets each. The other 2 Gold Leaf Eleven shared the rest equally. How many wooden wickets did each of the other Gold Leaf Eleven get? = 55 (N) · Scorer earned 7 autumn leaves in each of 4 rounds, plus 24 bonus autumn leaves. Then 7 autumn leaves were lost. How many autumn leaves are left? = 45 (A) · Scorer earned 4 cricket balls in each of 4 rounds, plus 73 bonus cricket balls. Then 2 cricket balls were lost. How many cricket balls are left? = 87 (G) · Scorer filled 3 boxes with 4 autumn leaves each, then found 20 more autumn leaves. How many autumn leaves are there in all? = 32 (T) · There were 57 autumn leaves in all. 1 autumn leaves were set aside. The rest were shared equally among 4 Gold Leaf Eleven. How many autumn leaves did each get? = 14 (H)
- Clue 3 (Multiplication facts (1-12)): "THE VILLAIN TRIPPED ON SLIPPERY FALLEN LEAVES"4 × 4 = 16 (T) · 6 × 8 = 48 (A) · 9 × 10 = 90 (E) · 11 × 5 = 55 (I) · 5 × 2 = 10 (N) · 11 × 9 = 99 (Y) · 7 × 12 = 84 (L) · 5 × 9 = 45 (S) · 7 × 7 = 49 (R) · 3 × 3 = 9 (H) · 9 × 2 = 18 (V) · 2 × 1 = 2 (F) · 8 × 1 = 8 (O) · 4 × 7 = 28 (P) · 8 × 7 = 56 (D)
- Clue 4 (Integers): "THE DETECTIVE FOUND A SCARLET CAP"21 - (-2) = 23 (T) · (-11) + 33 = 22 (F) · (-7) + 21 = 14 (L) · 8 - (-5) = 13 (P) · 7 - (-5) = 12 (E) · 5 - (-13) = 18 (O) · (-2) + 13 = 11 (C) · (-12) + 14 = 2 (A) · (-10) + 16 = 6 (I) · (-7) + 8 = 1 (D) · (-6) + 25 = 19 (V) · (-10) + 18 = 8 (S) · (-10) + 15 = 5 (R) · (-8) + 18 = 10 (U) · 7 - (-13) = 20 (N) · (-8) + 35 = 27 (H)
- Clue 5 (Fractions of a number): surviving statement (box 11) → Steve Smith6/10 of 15 = 9 · 1/4 of 16 = 4 · 1/10 of 70 = 7 · 4/10 of 30 = 12 · 1/3 of 9 = 3 · 4/8 of 16 = 8 · 2/6 of 18 = 6 · 2/10 of 5 = 1 · 1/8 of 16 = 2 · 4/6 of 15 = 10 · 4/8 of 10 = 5
About this mystery
- Grade level
- Grade 7 math
- Math topics
- Fractions of a number, Multi-step word problems, Multiplication, Integers
- Reading level
- grades 5-6
- Theme
- The Autumn Cricket Cup Mystery — set in Maple Leaf Oval
- Format
- Interactive online & printable worksheet with answer key
- Solution
- One unique, verified culprit among 21 suspects