ICC announces match officials for the two semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s World Cup

THE International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the list of match officials for the two highly anticipated semi-finals of the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. With the group stage now complete, the action moves to Guwahati and Navi Mumbai, where four of the world’s best teams — England, South Africa, IndiaAnd Australia — will fight for a place in the final.

England vs South Africa: Sheridan and Williams will take charge in Guwahati

The first semi-final will pit England against South Africa at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on October 29. The ICC has appointed Eloise Sheridan And Jacquline Williamsboth from the Emirates ICC international panel of umpires, as on-field umpires for this clash.

Sheridan brings valuable experience to the competition, having officiated in several key matches in the group stage, including the previous encounter between England and South Africa – a match which the English team comfortably won by 10 wickets. She also participated in South Africa’s victory against Pakistandemonstrating his familiarity with both teams’ playing styles.

Williams, meanwhile, oversaw four group stage matches involving both teams. She captained South Africa’s victories against India and Bangladeshas well as England’s group matches – a triumph against India and a defeat against Australia. His understanding of the dynamics of these teams adds depth to the referee line-up for this crucial knockout match.

Complete the officials team for the first semi-final, Vrinda Rathi will serve as third referee, Claire Polosak as the fourth umpire, and GS Lakshmi – from the Emirates ICC International Match Referees Panel – will act as the match referee.

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India vs Australia: Agenbag and Redfern to oversee Navi Mumbai blockbuster

The second semi-final, scheduled for October 30 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, promises to be a thrilling encounter between hosts India and defending champions Australia.

South African referee Lauren Agenbag and England Sue Redfern were appointed on-field referees for this flagship match. Agenbag knows the Indian team well, having participated in their group matches against Pakistan, New Zealandand Bangladesh. His knowledge of playing conditions and Indian players will be an asset to guarantee the smooth running of the competition.

Redfern, meanwhile, brings experience and calm to the field. She officiated in the group stage encounter between India and Australia, a match that is remembered Alyssa Healydazzling century that guided the Australians to a record run chase in women’s ODIs.

Supporting them will be Kim Cotton as third referee, Nimali Perera as fourth official, and Michell Pereira as match referee for this high-stakes clash.

ICC match officials for the 2025 Women’s World Cup semi-finals

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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.