The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the match officials for the Super Eight stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, starting on February 21. A total of 16 umpires from the Emirates ICC Elite Panel and the ICC Emerging Umpires Group will officiate, supported by four Elite Panel Match Referees. This selection emphasizes experience to handle key matches in the tournament.
T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 2 officials: Colombo and Kandy fixtures
The Super Eight phase begins with a match between New Zealand and Pakistan in Colombo. The officiating team for this major Group 2 match includes:
- New Zealand vs Pakistan (Feb 21): Rodney Tucker and Paul Reiffel as on-field umpires, with Allahudien Paleker as TV Umpire and Sam Nogajski as the fourth official.
- England vs Sri Lanka (Feb 22): Adrian Holdstock and Ahsan Raza will be the on-field umpires in Kandy.
- England vs Pakistan (Feb 24): Sam Nogajski and Nitin Menon will officiate in Kandy.
- Sri Lanka vs New Zealand (Feb 25): Allahudien Paleker and Asif Yaqoob will be on-field umpires in Colombo.
- New Zealand vs England (Feb 27): Adrian Holdstock and Ahsan Raza return as the on-field team.
- Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (Feb 28): Rodney Tucker and Sam Nogajski will officiate in Kandy.
T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 2 officials: Ahmedabad and Mumbai clashes
Group 1 matches will begin with India facing South Africa in Ahmedabad, a repeat of the 2024 Final. The ICC has appointed Chris Gaffaney, who officiated in the final two years ago, to bring experience to this match.
- India vs South Africa (Feb 22): Chris Gaffaney and Richard Kettleborough will be the on-field umpires, with Alex Wharf as TV Umpire and Chris Brown as the fourth official.
- Zimbabwe vs West Indies (Feb 23): The match will be officiated by Richard Illingworth and Jayaraman Madanagopal in Mumbai.
- India vs Zimbabwe (Feb 26): Alex Wharf and Richard Kettleborough will be the on-field umpires.
- West Indies vs South Africa (Feb 26): Kumar Dharmasena will join Shahid Saikat for this match.
- South Africa vs Zimbabwe (Mar 1): Kumar Dharmasena and Richard Illingworth will officiate.
- India vs West Indies (Mar 1): The Super Eight stage will conclude in Kolkata with Chris Gaffaney and Alex Wharf as the on-field pair.
Match officials at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8
Match Referees: Ranjan Madugalle, Andrew Pycroft, Richie Richardson, Javagal Srinath.
Umpires: Rodney Tucker, Paul Reiffel, Allahudien Paleker, Sam Nogajski, Nitin Menon, Adrian Holdstock, Ahsan Raza, Asif Yaqoob, Richard Kettleborough, Chris Gaffaney, Alex Wharf, Chris Brown, Richard Illingworth, Jayaraman Madanagopal, Shahid Saikat, Kumar Dharmasena.
