Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf will serve as the on-field umpires for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, scheduled to take place on March 8, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

This marks Richard Illingworth’s second consecutive ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Final, having previously officiated in the final of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Illingworth’s experience extends to the finals of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 and the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, showcasing his impressive record in major ICC events.

Alex Wharf will be officiating his first senior ICC World Cup final, adding a significant milestone to his career. Both umpires previously stood together in New Zealand’s semi-final victory over South Africa earlier in the tournament, which ended with a nine-wicket win for New Zealand.

India also secured their place in the final after a closely contested semi-final, winning by seven runs against England. In that match, India scored 253 runs, while England managed 246 runs.

The match referee for the final will be Andy Pycroft, with Allahuddien Paleker serving as the third umpire and Adrian Holdstock as the fourth umpire. This officiating team is expected to bring a high level of professionalism and expertise to the final.

As the tournament progresses, observers are keen to see how Illingworth’s experience will influence the match, particularly given his previous finals experience. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any additional appointments or changes to the officiating team as the date approaches.

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