The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the list of match officials for the two highly anticipated semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup. Now that the group stages have concluded, the action moves to Guwahati and Navi Mumbai, where four of the best teams in the world — England, South Africa, IndiaAnd Australia – will compete for a place in the final.
England vs South Africa: Sheridan and Williams take charge in Guwahati
In the first semi-final, England will take on South Africa at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on October 29. The ICC has Eloise Sheridan And Jacquline Williamsboth from the Emirates ICC International Panel of Umpires, and the on-field umpires for this match.
Sheridan brings valuable experience, having featured in several key matches during the group stages, including the previous encounter between England and South Africa – a match which the England side won comfortably by 10 wickets. She also assisted in South Africa’s victory Pakistanwhich shows that she is familiar with the playing styles of both teams.
Williams, meanwhile, oversaw four group stage matches involving the two sides. She led South Africa’s victories against India and Bangladeshalong with England’s group matches – a win over India and a defeat against Australia. Her understanding of the dynamics of these teams adds depth to the referees’ lineup for this crucial knockout match.
Completing the officiating team for the first semi-final, Vrinda Rathi will act as third referee, Claire Polosak as fourth referee, and GS Lakshmi – from the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees – will act as match referee.
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India vs Australia: Agenbag and Redfern to oversee blockbuster Navi Mumbai
The second semi-final, scheduled for October 30 in the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, promises to be an exciting encounter between hosts India and reigning champions Australia.
South African referee Lauren Agenbag and that of England Sue Redfern have been appointed as on-field referees for this big match. Agenbag knows the Indian team well, having featured in the group matches against Pakistan. New Zealandand Bangladesh. Her familiarity with the playing conditions and players in India will be an asset in ensuring a smooth match.
Redfern, on the other hand, brings experience and calmness to the field. She officiated the group stage encounter between India and Australia, a match that will be remembered by many people Alyssa Healey‘s dazzling century that led the Aussies to a record-breaking chase in the women’s ODIs.
Supporting them will be Kim Cotton as third referee, Nimali Perera as fourth referee, and Michell Pereira as match referee for the high-stakes match.
ICC match officials for the 2025 Women’s World Cup semi-finals
| Officially | Semi-final 1 (ENG vs. SA) | Semi-final 2 (AUS vs IND) |
|---|---|---|
| Referees on the field | Eloise Sheridan and Jacquline Williams | Lauren Agenbag and Sue Redfern |
| Third referee | Vrinda Rathi | Kim Cotton |
| Match referee | G. S. Lakshmi | Michel Pereira |
| Fourth referee | Claire Polosak | Nimali Perera |
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