The ICC has announced the match officials for the upcoming semifinals of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Nimali Perera, Jacquline Williams, Lauren Agenbag, and Claire Polosak will serve as the on-field umpires for the crucial matches.
Semifinal Matchup in Dubai
Perera and Williams will officiate the opening semifinal between Australia and South Africa on October 17 in Dubai. Perera, who previously officiated the semifinal between India and Australia in last year’s tournament, has also been in the middle for two of South Africa’s group matches against Bangladesh and West Indies. Williams has overseen three of the Proteas’ games during the tournament.
They will be supported by third umpire Anna Harris, fourth umpire Kim Cotton, and match referee Michell Pereira.
Sharjah Semifinal Officials
In the second semifinal, set to take place on October 18 in Sharjah, Agenbag and Polosak will be the on-field umpires as West Indies face New Zealand. Agenbag, at just 28, made history as the youngest umpire to officiate in a Cricket World Cup final during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 in New Zealand. She has officiated in four group matches at this tournament. Polosak will be marking her 63rd career WT20I as an on-field umpire, also having officiated in four matches in this tournament.
Eloise Sheridan will serve as the third umpire in Sharjah, while Vrinda Rathi will act as the fourth umpire. GS Lakshmi will take on the role of match referee.
Match Official Lineup:
- Semifinal 1: Australia vs. South Africa (October 17, Dubai)
- On-field Umpires: Nimali Perera & Jacquline Williams
- Third Umpire: Anna Harris
- Fourth Umpire: Kim Cotton
- Match Referee: Michell Pereira
- Semifinal 2: West Indies vs. New Zealand (October 18, Sharjah)
- On-field Umpires: Lauren Agenbag & Claire Polosak
- Third Umpire: Eloise Sheridan
- Fourth Umpire: Vrinda Rathi
- Match Referee: GS Lakshmi
With experienced officials at the helm, the semifinals promise to deliver high-quality cricket as teams vie for a place in the final.
