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.