NEW DELHI: The Champions Trophy last between India and New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday could have Australia’s Paul Reiffel and England’s Richard Illingworth as on-field umpires with Sri Lanka’s Ranjan Madugalle serving as match referee.
Reiffel, 58, a former Australian quick bowler with over 200 wickets in Checks and ODIs, just lately officiated the semifinal between South Africa and New Zealand in Lahore.
Illingworth, 61, a former England left-arm spinner, was current throughout India’s semifinal match in opposition to Australia in Dubai. The four-time ICC Umpire of the 12 months has officiated main occasions together with the 2023 ODI World Cup last and the 2024 T20 World Cup within the Americas.
Illingworth additionally officiated the group stage match between India and New Zealand, which India received by 44 runs.
Within the semis, India secured their last spot, defeating Australia by 4 wickets in Dubai whereas New Zealand superior after beating South Africa by 50 runs.
The whole officiating group contains Reiffel and Illingworth as on-field umpires, Joel Wilson as third umpire, Kumar Dharmasena as fourth umpire, and Madugalle as match referee.
