Australia's Controversial 2007 ODI World Cup Win Over Sri Lanka Celebrated in Darkness
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World Cup Final in Darkness: ICC Embarrassed by Umpires' Blunder, Celebrations Began Early
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News18•21-03-2026, 06:01
World Cup Final in Darkness: ICC Embarrassed by Umpires' Blunder, Celebrations Began Early
•The 2007 ICC ODI World Cup final between Australia and Sri Lanka became the most controversial in history.
•Rain interruptions reduced the match to 38 overs per side, with Australia setting a target of 282 runs, fueled by Adam Gilchrist's 149.
•Sri Lanka was chasing 269 in 36 overs when umpires Steve Bucknor and Aleem Dar made a critical error, declaring the match unfinished despite Australia's D/L win.
•The final 3 overs were played in near darkness, leading to Australia's 53-run victory and celebrations in the dark.
•The ICC apologized for the organizational failure and suspended all five match officials for the subsequent T20 World Cup.
