England, India, New Zealand and Pakistan have qualified for the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2022: here are the the umpires and match referees who will officiate the two knockout games – New Zealand v Pakistan and India v England.
The dramatic last day of the Super 12 began with the Netherlands inflicting a 15-run defeat on South Africa, reducing Pakistan v Bangladesh to a virtual quarter-final. Pakistan won comfortably, as did India later in the day, against Zimbabwe, to clinch second spot in Group 2. India will now play England in Adelaide, whose last-day win helped them pip Australia in Group 1. Before that, Pakistan will face Group 1 toppers New Zealand in Sydney.
The semi-finals will feature four officials from England – Richard Illingworth, Richard Kettleborough, Michael Gough, and Chris Broad. All of them have been assigned to the match between New Zealand and Pakistan, along with the South African, Marais Erasmus. The India-England clash will be officiated by Kumar Dharmasena of Sri Lanka, Chris Gaffaney of New Zealand, and the local troika of Paul Reiffel, Rod Tucker, and David Boon.
Both matches will be played under lights, and will begin at 1.30 PM IST (8 AM GMT).
T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final officials: Umpires and match referees
New Zealand v Pakistan, 9 November, Sydney Cricket Ground: Marais Erasmus (on-field umpire, South Africa), Richard Illingworth (on-field umpire, England), Richard Kettleborough (television umpire, England), Michael Gough (fourth umpire, England), Chris Broad (match referee, England).
India v England, 10 November, Adelaide Oval: Kumar Dharmasena (on-field umpire, Sri Lanka), Paul Reiffel (on-field umpire, Australia), Chris Gaffaney (television umpire, New Zealand), Rod Tucker (fourth umpire, Australia), David Boon (match referee, Australia).
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