The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Monday the match officials for the ICC Men's World Cup 2023 semi-finals which are to be held on November 15 and 16 in Mumbai and Kolkata, respectively.
India, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand made their way to the event's knockout stage after their convincing performance in the group stage which was concluded on November 12 with India's 160-run win against the Netherlands in Bengaluru.
"We are happy to announce the match officials for the semi-finals of the World Cup. The officiating team has performed to a high standard to this point of the event," ICC Manager of Umpires and Referees Sean Easey said.
According to the sports body, Australian Rod Tucker and ex-English cricketer Richard Illingworth will fulfil their responsibilities as on-field umpires during the first semi-final between India and New Zealand scheduled to be played at Mumbai's Wankhede stadium on November 15 (Wednesday).
Tucker who officiated his first ODI match in January 2009, will be appearing in his 100th ODI in the first semi-final.
Meanwhile, Joel Wilson, Adrian Holdstock and Andy Pycroft will be the match's third umpire, fourth umpire and match referee, respectively.
Tournament favourite India, who are at the top of the points table, reached the semis after they remained unbeaten throughout the group stage and will eye to avenge their 2019 World Cup semi-final loss against Kane Williamson's men.
For the second semi-final between Australia and South Africa, scheduled to be played on November 16 at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, Richard Kettleborough — who also surpassed the 100-match mark during the event — and Nitin Menon will be the on-field umpires.
The World Cup final will be held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, 19th November, where more than 100,000 fans are expected to attend for the climax of the 13th edition of the tournament.