The Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Officials for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final will include Jacquline Williams and Vrinda Rathi as on-field umpires, Kim Cotton will be the third umpire, with Nimali Perera as the fourth umpire. GS Lakshmi will be the Match Referee.
The T20 World Cup 2026 Final is all set to be contested between hosts England and six-time champions Australia at Lord’s on Sunday. Both teams are undefeated so far during their run in the tournament
Williams is officiating at her fifth Women’s T20 World Cup and has stood in a Final before, the 2023 summit clash between South Africa and Australia, which was won by the latter.
In the ongoing tournament, Williams was in the middle of the opening clash between England and Sri Lanka, which the hosts won by 87 runs
Williams also presided over England’s 40-run semi-final win over South Africa, as well as Australia’s crucial six-wicket victory against India in Group A.
On the other hand, this will be a maiden Women’s T20 World Cup Final appearance as an on-field umpire for Rathi. In the ongoing tournament, she has stood in games featuring both sides, including England’s four-wicket win over Ireland in the group stage and Australia’s semi-final success against the West Indies
England book their place in the final with a dominant victory over South Africa | Match Highlights | Women’s T20WC 2026
England beat South Africa by 40 runs and marched into the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
GS Lakshmi stood as a Match Referee in the opening contest of the tournament, and also oversaw Sri Lanka’s famous win over New Zealand
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final: England vs Australia, Sunday 5 July 2026 at Lord’s
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On-Field: Jacquline Williams & Vrinda Rathi
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Fourth: Nimali Perera
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Referee: GS Lakshmi
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, 2026News
