The upcoming tournament marks the third consecutive edition of the Women\u2019s T20 World Cup featuring an all\u2011female panel of match officials \u2013 14 umpires and four match referees overseeing 33 games in the 12-team competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Apart from Gayathri, Candace La Borde, Kerrin Klaaste and Shathira Jakir Jesy will make their ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup umpiring debut. \u201cThe increasing depth of high-performing female match officials in international cricket is a powerful marker of the sport\u2019s progress, with the consistently high standards demonstrated in bilateral series and previous ICC women\u2019s events underpinning these well-earned selections for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026,\u201d the ICC said in a statement on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Nine members from the 2024 edition return for the 2026 edition, with Australia\u2019s Claire Polosak set to stand in her sixth T20 World Cup, having officiated in 22 matches - the most by any umpire. Jacquline Williams and Kim Cotton, with 19 matches each, will reach the milestone of five T20 World Cups. Apart from Lakshmi, Shandr\u00e9 Fritz and Michell Pereira return, with Trudy Anderson of New Zealand joining in.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis panel of match officials for the ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026 reflects the ICC\u2019s commitment to expanding the scope of representation to all facets of the sport. The ICC takes into consideration a comprehensive, holistic, and evidence-based account while assessing its sports officials and their decision-making performance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are delighted to see the progress made by these officials and the elevated standards of officiating they demonstrated during ICC CWC 2025. As we prepare to deliver what will be the biggest women\u2019s sporting event in the world, this selection will serve to elevate the meaning associated with the athletic spectacle,\" said ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
ICC Women\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026 Panel of Match Officials:-<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe are delighted to see the progress made by these officials and the elevated standards of officiating they demonstrated during ICC CWC 2025. As we prepare to deliver what will be the biggest women\u2019s sporting event in the world, this selection will serve to elevate the meaning associated with the athletic spectacle,\" said ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Match Referees:\u202fTrudy Anderson,\u202fShandr\u00e9 Fritz, GS Lakshmi, and Michell Pereira<\/p>\r\n\r\n