The Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees and Umpires for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 have been introduced forward of the knockout fixtures in Kolkata and Mumbai.
Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf shall be assuming the function of on-field umpires for the primary semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand on Wednesday, March 4 on the Eden Gardens.
Illingworth was additionally among the many on-field umpires for South Africa’s T20 World Cup semi-final two years in the past towards Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Wharf additionally officiated in New Zealand’s win over the identical opposition within the 2026 group stage.
The pair shall be joined in Kolkata by Nitin Menon as third umpire, whereas Rod Tucker will take his place because the fourth umpire and Javagal Srinath as match referee.
