Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf would be the on-field umpires for the primary ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand on Wednesday.
Illingworth was within the center for South Africa’s victory at this stage two years in the past, when the Proteas dismissed Afghanistan for 56 and received by 9 wickets, whereas Wharf oversaw New Zealand’s win over the identical opposition within the group stage this time round.
The pair can be joined in Kolkata by Nitin Menon as third umpire, with Rod Tucker in place as fourth umpire and Javagal Srinath appointed as match referee.
The second semi-final between India and England, in Mumbai, can be overseen by on-field umpires Chris Gaffaney and Allahuddien Paleker.
The two nations met on the similar stage in 2024, a match India received by 68 runs, with Gaffaney additionally in place for that one. In this competitors to date, he has been within the center for India’s matches towards South Africa and the West Indies.
Paleker has taken management of two England matches, towards the West Indies and Scotland, in addition to India’s victory over the Netherlands.
Adrian Holdstock would be the third umpire in Mumbai, with Paul Reiffel the fourth umpire. Andy Pycroft is the match referee.
Semi-Final 1: Kolkata, Wednesday 4 March 2026
- South Africa v New Zealand
- On-Field Umpires: Richard Illingworth & Alex Wharf
- Third Umpire: Nitin Menon
- Fourth Umpire: Rod Tucker
- Match Referee: Javagal Srinath
Semi-Final 2: Mumbai, Thursday 5 March 2026
- India v England
- On-Field Umpires: Chris Gaffaney & Allahuddien Paleker
- Third Umpire: Adrian Holdstock
- Fourth Umpire: Paul Reiffel
- Match Referee: Andy Pycroft
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