Australia lifts 2007 World Cup final in Barbados at the stroke of darkness:
The Kangaroos were somewhat crestfallen were bad light stopped play against Sri Lanka at the ICC World Cup 2007. However, there was enough to convince the umpires before the darkness could have engulfed the Kensington Oval stadium in Barbados.
Well, batting first Australia posted 281 for four in the rain-truncated game. The umpires were overseeing the 38-over contest, which further saw Adam Gilchrist producing a remarkable ton.
Furthermore, the revised target saw Sri Lanka required 269 from 36 overs. Also, the Islanders were in dire straits at 206 for seven in 33 overs when bad light forced officials to halt the play.
However, following an agreeing owing to the rules and regulations, spinners sent down the remainder of overs to hand Australia their third straight World Cup title win.