Champions Trophy: Gaffaney, Illingworth to stand in India-Australia semi-final
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named the match officials for the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-finals. India and Australia will square off in the first semi-final in Dubai, while the second semi-final will see New Zealand take on Group B leaders South Africa in Lahore. New Zealand's Chris Gaffaney and England's Richard Illingworth have been appointed as on-field umpires for the high-stakes India-Australia game.
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Match officials for first semi-final
As mentioned, Gaffaney and Illingworth will stand in the first semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday. Michael Gough will be the third umpire, while Andy Pycroft has been appointed match referee. This is a continuation of Illingworth's role in Dubai after he oversaw India's final Group A clash against New Zealand. Adrian Holdstock will be the fourth umpire in the India-Australia clash.
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Match officials for second semi-final
For the second semi-final in Lahore on Wednesday, Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena will be joined by Australia's Paul Reiffel as on-field umpires. Joel Wilson will be the third umpire, while Ranjan Madugalle will be the match referee. In addition to this, Ahsan Raza will serve as the fourth umpire.