International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially unveiled the lineup of match officials for the high-stakes super eight stage of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026Scheduled to start from 21st February. A total of 16 umpires from the Emirates ICC Elite Panel and the ICC Emerging Umpires Group, along with four Elite Panel match referees, will oversee the second phase of the tournament. The selection highlights the focus on experience, ensuring that the most important functions of the event are handled by the world’s top-tier executives.
T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 2 Officials: Colombo and Kandy fixtures
super eight The phase begins on a large scale group 2 conflict between New Zealand and Pakistan In Colombo. The ICC has relied on the veteran’s experience for this inaugural encounter to ensure a smooth transition into the most competitive phase of the tournament. Acting teams for the key group 2 The matches are as follows:
- New Zealand vs Pakistan (21 February): rodney tucker And Paul Riffel Take the field as an on-field umpire Allahuddin Palekar As a TV umpire and Sam Nogajski As the fourth officer.
- England vs Sri Lanka (22 February): Adrian Holdstock And Ahsan Raza Will serve as on-field umpire in candy.
- England vs Pakistan (24 February): Sam Nogajski returned to the field with India Nitin Menon In candy.
- Sri Lanka vs New Zealand (25 February): Allahuddin Palekar Moves to on-field duties with Asif Yaqoob In Colombo.
- New Zealand vs England (27 February): Adrian Holdstock And Ahsan Raza Rejoin the on-field team.
- Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (28 February): Will join the on-field duo rodney tucker And Sam Nogajski In candy.
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T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 2 Officials: Ahmedabad vs Mumbai clash
group 1 The action begins with a blockbuster repeat 2024 final as co-host India face South Africa In Ahmedabad. appointment of chris gaffneywhich stood in the final two years ago, indicating the ICC’s intention to bring championship-level pedigree into this repeat.
- India vs South Africa (22 February): chris gaffney And Richard Kettleborough Lead the on-field team, supported by alex pier (TV) and Chris Brown (fourth).
- Zimbabwe vs West Indies (23 February): surprise package zimbabwe will be operated by Richard Illingworth And Jayaraman Madangopal In Mumbai.
- India vs Zimbabwe (26 February): alex pier And Richard Kettleborough Take charge of on-field duties.
- West Indies vs South Africa (26 February): Kumar Dharmasena, who have recently completed their work 50th t20i Will stand together as umpire Shahid Saikat.
- South Africa vs Zimbabwe (1 March): Kumar Dharmasena took charge Richard Illingworth For this important final group game.
- India vs West Indies (1 March): Super Eight stage concludes Kolkata with chris gaffney And alex pier As a pair on the field.
Match Official in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8
Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle, Andrew Pycroft, Richie Richardson, Javagal Srinath.
Umpire: Rodney Tucker, Paul Reiffel, Allahuddin Palekar, Sam Nogajski, Nitin Menon, Adrian Holdstock, Ahsan Raza, Asif Yaqoob, Richard Kettleborough, Chris Gaffney, Alex Wharfe, Chris Brown, Richard Illingworth, Jayaraman Madangopal, Shahid Saikat, Kumar Dharmasena.