South Africa will go up against New Zealand in the first semi-final on March 4 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, while defending champions India will square off woth England in the second semifinal on March 5 in Mumbai\u2019s Wankhede Stadium. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf will serve as the on-field umpires for the first semifinal between South Africa and New Zealand on Wednesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Illingworth was in the middle for South Africa\u2019s victory at this stage two years ago, when the Proteas dismissed Afghanistan for 56 and won by nine wickets, while Wharf oversaw New Zealand\u2019s win over the same opposition in the group stage this time around.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In Kolkata, Nitin Menon will serve as the third umpire, with Rod Tucker as the fourth umpire, and Javagal Srinath appointed as the match referee.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In Mumbai, the second semi-final between India and England will be officiated by on-field umpires Chris Gaffaney and Allahuddien Paleker.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The two nations faced each other at the same stage in 2024, with India winning by 68 runs and Gaffaney officiating that match. So far in this tournament, he has been involved in India\u2019s games against South Africa and the West Indies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Paleker has taken control of two England matches, against the West Indies and Scotland, as well as India\u2019s victory over the Netherlands.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Adrian Holdstock will serve as the third umpire in Mumbai, while Paul Reiffel takes on the role of fourth umpire. Andy Pycroft will act as the match referee.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Semi-Final 1: Kolkata, Wednesday, March 4<\/p>\r\n\r\n
South Africa v New Zealand<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On-Field Umpires: Richard Illingworth & Alex Wharf<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Third Umpire: Nitin Menon<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Fourth Umpire: Rod Tucker<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Match Referee: Javagal Srinath<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Semi-Final 2: Mumbai, Thursday, March 5<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India v England<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On-Field Umpires: Chris Gaffaney & Allahuddien Paleker<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Third Umpire: Adrian Holdstock<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On-Field Umpires: Chris Gaffaney & Allahuddien Paleker<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Match Referee: Andy Pycroft<\/p>\r\n\r\n