New Delhi, 03 March (H.S.):

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Emirates ICC Elite Panel match officials for the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals.The first semifinal pits South Africa against New Zealand in Kolkata on Wednesday, with on-field umpires Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf—Illingworth having officiated South Africa's prior semifinal triumph over Afghanistan.

Nitin Menon serves as third umpire, Rod Tucker as fourth, and Javagal Srinath as match referee.Mumbai Clash Rematch Echoes 2024 DramaIndia faces England in Mumbai on Thursday, replaying their 2024 semifinal (India won by 68 runs). Chris Gaffaney and Allahuddien Paleker officiate on-field—Gaffaney stood then, and both have featured in tournament matches.

Adrian Holdstock is third umpire, Paul Reiffel fourth, and Andy Pycroft referee.

Semifinal 1 –

Kolkata, March 4

South Africa vs New Zealand

On-field: Richard Illingworth, Alex Wharf

3rd: Nitin Menon

4th: Rod Tucker

Referee: Javagal Srinath

Semifinal 2 –

Mumbai, March 5

India vs England

On-field: Chris Gaffaney, Allahuddien Paleker

3rd: Adrian Holdstock

4th: Paul Reiffel

Referee: Andy Pycroft

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar