ICC reveals match officials for Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday unveiled match officials for the highly anticipated ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals.

Two-time former Champions India and Australia will face off in the first semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday, March 4, while New Zealand and South Africa will clash in the second semi-final in Lahore on Wednesday, March 5.

Chris Gaffaney and Richard Illingworth will oversee the first semi-final between India and Australia, while Michael Gough will serve as the third umpire.

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The second semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa, set to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on Wednesday, will be officiated by Kumar Dharmasena and Paul Reiffel, while Joel Wilson will be the TV umpire.

Here is the full list of Match officials for Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals:

Semi-final 1: India v Australia (Dubai)

On-field umpires: Chris Gaffaney and Richard Illingworth

Third umpire: Michael Gough

Fourth umpire: Adrian Holdstock

Match referee: Andy Pycroft

Umpire coach: Stuart Cummings

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Semi-final 2: South Africa v New Zealand (Lahore)

On-field umpires: Kumar Dharmasena and Paul Reiffel

Third umpire: Joel Wilson

Fourth umpire: Ahsan Raza

Match referee: Ranjan Madugalle

Umpire coach: Karl Hurter

It is to be noted here that the full implications of India’s refusal to play Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Pakistan were laid bare on Sunday as Australia and South Africa waited to find out whether they will play their semi-finals in Lahore or Dubai this week.

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