Taufel is regarded as one of the greatest umpires in the game before he retired from the sport after the 2012 T20 World Cup.
Speaking to ICC about the India-Pakistan World Cup semi-final in 2011, Taufel recalled:
India beat Pakistan by 29 runs in the World Cup semi-final in Mohali to progress to the final against Sri Lanka. In a bizarre match, Sachin Tendulkar, who top-scored with 85, was dropped four times by Pakistan in the match.
Chasing 261 for a place in the final, Pakistan were restricted to 231, as five Indian bowlers picked up two wickets apiece to stifle the visitors.
Glad that we got through unscathed: Simon Taufel on 2011 World Cup final
Looking back at the 2011 World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the former umpire said that he was very relieved when MS Dhoni hit the winning six to seal the match.
Explaining how difficult it was to officiate in that game owing to the noise generated by a packed house, Simon Taufel elaborated:
Simon Taufel continued:
India beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the 2011 World Cup final. Chasing 275 to win, Dhoni led from the front with an unbeaten 91 off 79 balls, finishing the game off with a towering six off Nuwan Kulasekara, a shot that is now part of Indian cricketing folklore.
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