The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the match officials of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final. The India vs New Zealand match will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on March 9. The ICC has named Paul Reiffel and Richard Illingworth as the on-field umpires. While Joel Wilson and Kumar Dharmasena will be the third and fourth umpires, respectively.
Umpires for ICC Champions Trophy Final
- On-field Umpires: Paul Reiffel & Richard Illingworth
- Third Umpire: Joel Wilson
- Fourth Umpire: Kumar Dharmasena
- Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle
Illingworth stood in the India vs. Australia semifinal in Dubai while Reiffel oversaw the South Africa vs. New Zealand semifinal in Lahore. Illingworth is a highly reputed umpire who has won the ICC Umpire of the Year four times and also stood in the ODI World Cup 2023 Final and T20 World Cup 2024 Final.
Dharmasena and Wilson were part of the South Africa vs. New Zealand semifinal as well. The Sri Lankan was the on-field umpire while the West Indian was the third umpire, a role he’ll play in the ICC Champions Trophy Final as well.
