The ICC have released the list of umpires and match officials for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals.
South Africa, New Zealand, England and India are the four sides to have made the last four of the biennial tournament. The first semi will be played between South Africa and New Zealand in Kolkata on March 4, while India and England will face off in the other on March 5 in Mumbai.
T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals: Schedule, match timings
Semi-Final 1: South Africa vs New Zealand, Kolkata, March 4 (7pm local time, 1.30pm GMT)
Semi-Final 2: India vs England, Mumbai, March 5 (7pm local time, 1.30pm GMT)
T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals: Full list of umpires and match officials
With the ICC appointing neutral match officials for each game, the English duo of Richard Illingworth & Alex Wharf will be the on-field umpires in the first semi-final. India’s Nitin Menon will be the third umpire, while his compatriot Javagal Srinath has been appointed the match referee. Australia’s Rod Tucker will be the fourth umpire for the game.
New Zealand’s Chris Gaffaney and South Africa’s Allahuddien Paleker have been named the on-field umpires for the India vs England semi-final. Adrian Holdstock, from South Africa, will be the third umpire, while Australia’s Paul Reiffel has been appointed as the fourth umpire. Zimbabwe’s Andy Pycroft will be the match referee.
Semi-Final 1: South Africa vs New Zealand
On-field Umpires: Richard Illingworth & Alex Wharf
Third Umpire: Nitin Menon
Fourth Umpire: Rod Tucker
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath
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Semi-Final 2: India vs England
On-field Umpires: Chris Gaffaney & Allahuddien Paleker
Third Umpire: Adrian Holdstock
Fourth Umpire: Paul Reiffel
Match Referee: Andy Pycroft
The ICC will name the list of umpires and match officials for the final only after the semi-finals.
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