T20 World Cup Semi-Finals: The International Cricket Council on Tuesday unveiled the Match Referees and Umpires for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals taking place in Kolkata and Mumbai.

In the first semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand on Wednesday at the Eden Gardens, Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf will assume the role of on-field umpires.

Nitin Menon will serve as the third umpire, while Rod Tucker will take his place as the fourth umpire and Javagal Srinath as match referee.

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“Illingworth was in the middle for South Africa’s victory at this stage two years ago, when the Proteas dismissed Afghanistan for 56 and won by nine wickets, while Wharf oversaw New Zealand’s win over the same opposition in the group stage this time around,” ICC said in an official statement.

The second semifinal, pencilled to take place on Thursday at Wankhede Stadium between India and England, will see Chris Gaffaney and Allahuddien Paleker take charge.

“The two nations met at the same stage in 2024, a match India won by 68 runs, with Gaffaney also in place for that one. In this competition so far, he has been in the middle for India’s matches against South Africa and the West Indies,” the ICC statement further read.

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Adrian Holdstock will 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: Richard Illingworth & Alex Wharf

Third: Nitin Menon

Fourth: Rod Tucker

Referee: Javagal Srinath

Semi-Final 2: Mumbai, Thursday 5 March 2026

India v England

On-field: Chris Gaffaney & Allahuddien Paleker

Third: Adrian Holdstock

Fourth: Paul Reiffel

Referee: Andy Pycroft