Richard illingworth to officiate ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final
Richard Illingworth to Officiate ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final
Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf have been appointed as the on-field umpires for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, scheduled for March 8, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
This marks Richard Illingworth’s second consecutive appearance as an on-field umpire in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Final, having previously officiated in the 2024 final. Illingworth has also been involved in other significant matches, including the finals of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 and the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025.
Alex Wharf will be officiating his first senior ICC World Cup final. He has previously gained experience in major tournaments, having worked in the 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
The officiating team for the final will also include third umpire Allahuddien Paleker, fourth umpire Adrian Holdstock, and match referee Andy Pycroft. Paleker has officiated six matches during the tournament, showcasing his capability in high-stakes situations.
Illingworth and Wharf previously worked together during New Zealand’s semi-final victory over South Africa earlier in the tournament, demonstrating their ability to collaborate effectively in crucial matches.
As the final approaches, cricket fans and analysts are keenly observing the preparations and performance of the officiating team, particularly given the high expectations surrounding the match.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any additional roles or responsibilities for the umpires leading up to the final, but the cricketing community is eager to see how the match unfolds.
