Match officials revealed for Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Four officials will make their T20 World Cup debut at the tournament, among a distinguished group of 14 umpires and four match referees on an all-female panel.
The ICC have revealed the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Officials that will be used during the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
It will be the third straight edition of the Women's T20 World Cup that will feature an all-female match official panel, with Candace La Borde, Gayathri Venugopalan, Kerrin Klaaste and Shathira Jakir Jesy all slated to make their tournament debut in England and Wales from June 12.
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“This panel of match officials for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 reflects the ICC’s commitment to expanding the scope of representation to all facets of the sport," ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta said.
“The ICC takes into consideration a comprehensive, holistic, and evidence-based account while assessing its sports officials and their decision-making performance.
“We are delighted to see the progress made by these officials and the elevated standards of officiating they demonstrated during ICC CWC 2025.
“As we prepare to deliver what will be the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, this selection will serve to elevate the meaning associated with the athletic spectacle."
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In total there will be 14 umpires and four match referees used across the 33 fixtures at the T20 World Cup, with nine members of the match officials’ team from the 2024 edition returning for the upcoming event.
Australian official Claire Polosak is the most experienced as she gets ready for her sixth appearance at the tournament having umpired 22 matches previously, while Jacquline Williams and Kim Cotton - who have overseen 19 matches each on this stage - will reach the milestone of five T20 World Cups in England and Wales.
The match referees feature three returning officials – Shandré Fritz, GS Lakshmi and Michell Pereira who were also part of the 2024 edition. The group of four referees will be completed by Trudy Anderson from New Zealand.
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Officials:
Emirates ICC International Panel of Umpires: Lauren Agenbag, Kim Cotton, Anna Harris, Shathira Jakir Jesy, Kerrin Klaaste, Candace La Borde, Janani N, Nimali Perera, Claire Polosak, Vrinda Rathi, Suzanne Redfern, Eloise Sheridan, Jacquline Williams, Gayathri Venugopalan
Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees: Trudy Anderson, Shandré Fritz, GS Lakshmi, Michell Pereira