Match Officials for Champions Trophy Semi-Finals Revealed
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the match officials for the much-anticipated semi-finals of the 2025 Champions Trophy.
The first semi-final, between India and Australia, will be officiated by Chris Gaffaney and Richard Illingworth as on-field umpires, with Michael Gough serving as the third umpire.
This high-stakes encounter will take place in Dubai on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the second semi-final, set for Wednesday at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, will feature New Zealand and South Africa.
Kumar Dharmasena and Paul Reiffel will officiate on the field, while Joel Wilson will serve as the TV umpire.
The ICC has also confirmed the appointment of match referees and umpire coaches for both semi-finals.
Andy Pycroft will oversee the India-Australia match, while Ranjan Madugalle will take charge of the New Zealand-South Africa fixture.
Umpire coaches Stuart Cummings and Karl Hurter have been assigned to assist the officials in Dubai and Lahore, respectively.
| Match | On-field Umpires | Third Umpire | Fourth Umpire | Match Referee | Umpire Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India v Australia (Dubai) | Chris Gaffaney, Richard Illingworth | Michael Gough | Adrian Holdstock | Andy Pycroft | Stuart Cummings |
| South Africa v New Zealand (Lahore) | Kumar Dharmasena, Paul Reiffel | Joel Wilson | Ahsan Raza | Ranjan Madugalle | Karl Hurter |
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