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The Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees and Umpires for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 have been announced ahead of the knockout fixtures in Kolkata and Mumbai.
Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf will be assuming the role of on-field umpires for the first semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand on Wednesday, March 4 at the Eden Gardens.
Illingworth was also among the on-field umpires for South Africa’s T20 World Cup semi-final two years ago against Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Wharf also officiated in New Zealand’s win over the same opposition in the 2026 group stage.
The pair will be joined in Kolkata by Nitin Menon as third umpire, while Rod Tucker will take his place as the fourth umpire and Javagal Srinath as match referee.