Match Officials revealed for Women’s T20WC 2026 Final

The Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Officials for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final will feature Jacquline Williams and Vrinda Rathi as on-field umpires, with Kim Cotton serving as the third umpire and Nimali Perera as the fourth umpire. GS Lakshmi will assume the role of Match Referee.

The T20 World Cup 2026 Final is scheduled to take place between hosts England and six-time champions Australia at Lord’s on Sunday. Both teams have maintained an undefeated record throughout the tournament.

Williams is officiating in her fifth Women’s T20 World Cup and has previously officiated a Final, specifically the 2023 match between South Africa and Australia, which saw Australia emerge victorious.

During the current tournament, Williams officiated the opening match between England and Sri Lanka, where the hosts secured an 87-run victory.

Williams also officiated England’s 40-run semi-final victory over South Africa, as well as Australia’s significant six-wicket win against India in Group A.

Conversely, this marks Rathi's first appearance as an on-field umpire in a Women’s T20 World Cup Final. Throughout the tournament, she officiated matches involving both finalists, including England’s four-wicket triumph over Ireland in the group stage and Australia’s semi-final victory against the West Indies.

GS Lakshmi served as the Match Referee for the tournament's opening match and also officiated Sri Lanka’s notable victory over New Zealand.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final: England vs Australia, Sunday, 5 July 2026, at Lord’s 

• On-Field Umpires: Jacquline Williams & Vrinda Rathi 

• Third Umpire: Kim Cotton 

• Fourth Umpire: Nimali Perera 

• Match Referee: GS Lakshmi