The match officials for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final between India and Australia in Dubai have been confirmed. Chris Gaffaney and Richard Illingworth will serve as the on-field umpires, with Michael Gough acting as the third umpire and Andy Pycroft as the match referee. Both Gaffaney and Illingworth bring valuable prior experience from the tournament, having officiated in previous matches. Their involvement in this high-stakes clash between two cricketing giants adds a layer of expertise and anticipation to the semi-final, making it even more thrilling for fans.
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IND vs AUS, semi-final 1 of ICC Champions Trophy, will take place in Dubai on Tuesday.
The ICC has announced match officials for the semi-finals of the 2025 Champions Trophy. The first semi-final between India and Australia in Dubai will feature New Zealander Chris Gaffaney and England’s Richard Illingworth as on-field umpires. Michael Gough will serve as the third umpire, with Andy Pycroft taking on match referee duties.
Illingworth, who officiated India’s Group A match against New Zealand, will continue his duties in Dubai. Meanwhile, Gaffaney had been scheduled to umpire Australia’s Group B clash with South Africa before it was washed out due to rain.
In the other semi-final, South Africa will face New Zealand. The appointments reflect the ICC’s strategy of maintaining experienced and consistent officiating for crucial knockout matches, ensuring the smooth conduct of the high-stakes encounters. Both matches promise thrilling action as the four teams vie for a spot in the Champions Trophy final.
For the first semi-final between India and Australia in Dubai, New Zealander Chris Gaffaney and England’s Richard Illingworth will serve as on-field umpires, with Michael Gough as the third umpire and Andy Pycroft as the match referee. Illingworth previously officiated India’s Group A match against New Zealand, while Gaffaney was scheduled for Australia’s Group B clash with South Africa before it was rained out.
In the second semi-final in Lahore, Sri Lanka’s Kumar Dharmasena and Australia’s Paul Reiffel will be the on-field umpires for the South Africa vs. New Zealand encounter. Joel Wilson will act as the third umpire, and Ranjan Madugalle will handle match referee responsibilities. Dharmasena officiated New Zealand’s win over Bangladesh in Group A, while Reiffel was part of India’s victory against Pakistan. The experienced officiating panel ensures consistency and fairness in these high-stakes clashes.
Semi-Final 1: Dubai, India v Australia
- On-field Umpires: Chris Gaffaney & Richard Illingworth
- Third Umpire: Michael Gough
- Fourth Umpire: Adrian Holdstock
- Match Referee: Andy Pycroft
Semi-Final 2: Lahore, South Africa v New Zealand
- On-field Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena & Paul Reiffel
- Third Umpire: Joel Wilson
- Fourth Umpire: Ahsan Raza
- Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle