ICC Confirms Umpires for T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals in India

ICC confirms match officials for T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals in Kolkata and Mumba

 T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals : The T20 World Cup 2026 has entered its decisive stage, with the four semi-finalists now confirmed. South Africa will take on New Zealand in the first semi-final, while India will clash with England in the second semi-final.

The first semi-final is scheduled to be played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 4 at 7:00 PM IST. The second semi-final will be held at the historic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, also starting at 7:00 PM IST.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially announced the list of match officials for both high-profile encounters. A total of eight umpires and two match referees have been appointed, maintaining the standard practice of assigning neutral officials.

South Africa vs New Zealand – First Semi-Final

  • On-Field Umpires: Richard Illingworth, Alex Wharf
  • Third Umpire: Nitin Menon
  • Fourth Umpire: Rod Tucker
  • Match Referee: Javagal Srinath

India vs England – Second Semi-Final

  • On-Field Umpires: Chris Gaffney, Allahuddin Palekar
  • Third Umpire: Adrian Holdstock
  • Fourth Umpire: Paul Reiffel
  • Match Referee: Andy Pycroft

With the stage set and officials confirmed, anticipation continues to build ahead of the crucial knockout clashes in India.

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