Four-time ICC Umpire of the Year Illingworth also stood in the final of the most recent ICC Men\u2019s World Cup in 2023, as well as the ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup 2024, and took charge of the Group A match between the two finalists, which India won by 44 runs in Dubai. The pair will be joined by Joel Wilson as the third umpire and Kumar Dharmasena as the fourth umpire.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Both ICC Elite Panel umpires were part of the officiating team in the second semifinal between New Zealand and South Africa, with Dharmasena on-field, alongside Reiffel and Wilson stationed as the third umpire. The Trinidadian will reprise that role for the showpiece, having done likewise in the 2023 ICC Men\u2019s World Cup final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ranjan Madugalle, the most experienced member of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, will oversee the match, the ICC informed in a release on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Rohit Sharma-led side has been undefeated in the tournament and will look to claim their third title in the tournament. India have won the ICC Champions Trophy twice in 2002 (joint-winners with Sri Lanka) and 2013. India became the first team to qualify for the Champions Trophy final for the third consecutive time. On the other hand, New Zealand last lifted the title in 2000 after beating India in the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ranjan Madugalle, the most experienced member of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, will oversee the match, the ICC informed in a release on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Also Read: <\/b> Highest tax paying cricketers<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n