The match officials for the highly anticipated ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals have been confirmed, setting the stage for two thrilling encounters. India will take on Australia at the Dubai International Stadium on March 4, while South Africa will face New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 5.
For the first semi-final between India and Australia, New Zealander Chris Gaffaney and England’s Richard Illingworth will serve as the on-field umpires, with Michael Gough appointed as the third umpire. Andy Pycroft will oversee proceedings as the match referee. Illingworth is familiar with Dubai’s conditions, having officiated India’s Group A match against New Zealand, while Gaffaney was originally scheduled for Australia’s Group B clash with South Africa before the weather played spoilsport.
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The second semi-final in Lahore will see Sri Lanka’s Kumar Dharmasena and Australia’s Paul Reiffel officiating the high-stakes battle between South Africa and New Zealand. Joel Wilson will take charge as the third umpire, and veteran Ranjan Madugalle will serve as the match referee.
OFFICIALS FOR INDIA 🇮🇳 vs AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 SEMIFINAL – CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2025 🏆
📌 On-field Umpires – Chris Gaffaney & Richard Illingworth
📌 Third Umpire – Michael Gough
📌 Fourth Umpire – Adrian Holdstock
📌 Match Referee – Andy Pycroft
📌 Umpire Coach – Stuart Cummings#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/esWtk7rF7F— Akaran.A (@Akaran_1) March 3, 2025
Kumar Dharmasena previously oversaw New Zealand’s win over Bangladesh, while Reiffel was in the middle during India’s intense clash against Pakistan. The winners of these two contests will battle for the Champions Trophy on March 9, with the venue dependent on India’s fate.
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If Rohit Sharma’s side qualifies, the final will be held in Dubai, adhering to the hybrid model implemented due to India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan amid ongoing political tensions. Otherwise, Lahore will host the grand finale. With top-tier officials ensuring fair play and two marquee clashes lined up, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
