Top 5 'firsts' in cricket to take place in Sri Lanka

#2 2002 Champions Trophy shared

Sanath Jayasuriya and Sourav Ganguly sharing the 2002 Champions Trophy

The 2002 Champions Trophy was historical in many sense, as it was played over two days owing to inclement weather. The match between India and Sri Lanka was played on 29 and then again on 30 September 2002 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

On the first day, Sri Lanka scored 244 runs in their 50 overs. India's chase got underway and they were 14 runs for no loss in two overs before the rain came down and the match had to be abandoned.

The match once again resumed from scratch on the reserve day, and Sri Lanka scored 222 runs in their innings. India were 38 runs for the loss of Dinesh Mongia in 8.4 overs ¸but then once again rain played spoilsport. Thus, the trophy had to be shared between the two nations.