Unprecedented: India, Sri Lanka Shared 2002 ICC Champions Trophy Title After Rain

• The 2002 ICC Champions Trophy final between India and Sri Lanka saw both teams declared joint champions.
• The final, scheduled for September 29 in Colombo, was rained out after Sri Lanka scored 244 runs and India played only two overs.
• The match was moved to a reserve day, where Sri Lanka batted first again, scoring 222/7.
• India began their chase, reaching 38/1 in 7 overs, but rain returned, preventing further play.
• Due to persistent rain on both days, the ICC declared India and Sri Lanka joint winners, a rare occurrence in an ICC final.