The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the match-officials for the upcoming semifinals of ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. The four teams are locked for the last-four stage as India will take on New Zealand on November 15 at Wankhede Stadium, while Eden Gardens is set to host the second semi-final between South Africa and Australia.
Rod Tucker and Richard Illingworth have been appointed as the on-field umpires in clash between India and New Zealand. It is going to be a re-match of 2019 World Cup semi-final where India will seek revenge for the heartbreaking defeat.
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Illingworth was also an on-field umpire in the 2019 World Cup semifinal which the Kiwis won by 18 runs in a weather-affected match spread over two days at Old Trafford, while Tucker was the third umpire.
Tucker will stand in his 100th ODI during the India vs New Zealand clash.
Tucker, who stood in his first ODI in January 2009, is set to be joined for his landmark match by third umpire Joel Wilson, fourth umpire Adrian Holdstock and match referee Andy Pycroft.
Nitin Menon and Richard Kettleborough will officiate in the second last-four stage match between Australia and South Africa.
Kettleborough has also reached a century of ODIs during this World Cup and will add to his tally when he oversees the second semi-final between Australia and South Africa in Kolkata.
He will be joined on the field by India’s Menon, officiating in his first World Cup, while Chris Gaffaney will act as third umpire. Michael Gough (fourth umpire) and Javagal Srinath (match referee) complete the match officials line-up.
Another milestone achieved during the World Cup was Ahsan Raza’s 50th ODI, in the match between England and the Netherlands in Pune on November 8.
ICC Manager of Umpires and Referees Sean Easey congratulated the match officials for their efforts.
“We are happy to announce the match officials for the semifinals of the World Cup. The officiating team has performed to a high standard to this point of the event, and I wish those in the knockouts all the very best.
“I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Rod and Richard for their milestones during this World Cup. Such achievements are only earned via consistently strong performances which is a credit to each of them.”
Match Officials for the semifinals:
SF1: India v New Zealand, November 15, Mumbai.
On-field Umpires: Richard Illingworth and Rod Tucker
Third Umpire: Joel Wilson
Fourth Umpire: Adrian Holdstock
Match Referee: Andy Pycroft
SF2: Australia v South Africa, November 16, Kolkata.
On-field Umpires: Richard Kettleborough and Nitin Menon
Third Umpire: Chris Gaffaney
Fourth Umpire: Michael Gough
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath.
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