Match officials announced for CWC25 semi-finals

The match officials for this week’s ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-finals were announced on Monday, with the top four teams ready to fight for a place in the final.

The first semi-final will take place in Guwahati on October 29 with England facing South Africa. Eloise Sheridan and Jacquline Williams will be the on-field umpires for this match. Sheridan has already officiated both teams in the group stage, including England’s 10-wicket win against South Africa and South Africa’s victory over Pakistan. Williams has also stood in matches involving both sides, including South Africa’s stunning wins over India and Bangladesh, as well as England’s win against India and their defeat to Australia.

Vrinda Rathi will serve as the third umpire while Claire Polosak is the fourth umpire with GS Lakshmi taking charge as the match referee.

Attention will then shift to Navi Mumbai on 30 October, where Australia meet hosts India at Dr DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, for the second semi-final.

Lauren Agenbag and Sue Redfern will be the on-field umpires for this highly-anticipated clash. Agenbag has handled several of India’s group matches including games against Pakistan, New Zealand and Bangladesh.

Redfern was also part of the umpiring team when Australia completed a record run chase against India earlier in the tournament.

Kim Cotton will be the third umpire with Nimali Perera officiating as the fourth umpire and Michell Pereira stepping in as the match referee.

England, after their huge win over New Zealand, are placed second on the standings and will lock horns with South Africa in the first semi-final. On the other hand, unbeaten Australia finished first in the standings will face India, who sealed the final knockout spot by finishing fourth.

A strong all-round performance against New Zealand helped them book their place in the semi-finals despite three consecutive defeats.

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