Who are the Match Officials for the Women’s Cricket WC 2025?
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Synopsis
Get ready for the excitement of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025! The ICC has unveiled its Panel of Match Officials for the tournament, showcasing leading female umpires and referees from around the globe. Discover the key figures overseeing this historic event and their remarkable achievements.
Key Takeaways
- The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 will feature an all-female panel of match officials.
- The tournament kicks off on September 30 in Guwahati.
- Key umpires Claire Polosak and Eloise Sheridan are trailblazers in female officiating.
- The appointments for semi-finals and finals will be announced later in the tournament.
Dubai, Sep 20 (NationPress) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially revealed the Panel of Match Officials designated for every league match in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025. The tournament featuring eight teams will kick off on September 30 in Guwahati, where India will face Sri Lanka, with Claire Polosak and Eloise Sheridan from Australia serving as the on-field umpires.
This marks Polosak’s third participation in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, while Sheridan was part of the officiating team during the previous World Cup held in New Zealand three years ago.
Both umpires have made significant strides in the field. In 2018, they were the first female duo to officiate in a competitive match in Australia, and five years later, they became the first women to oversee a Sheffield Shield match.
In addition to Polosak and Sheridan, TV Umpire Kim Cotton and fourth Umpire Shathira Jakir Jesy will join them for the opening match, with Shandré Fritz acting as the match referee.
Sue Redfern and Gayathri Venugopalan will officiate the encounter between Australia and New Zealand on October 1, while Lauren Agenbag and Nimali Perera will take charge of Bangladesh's match against Pakistan on October 2.
Agenbag officiated the 2022 final alongside Kim Cotton, whose first match as an on-field umpire this time will be India’s match against South Africa on October 9.
The all-female panel consists of four referees and 14 umpires, representing nine different countries.
Appointments for the semi-finals will be disclosed at the end of the round-robin stage, with final appointments made once the finalists are determined.
Emirates ICC Panel of Match Officials – ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Match Referees: Trudy Anderson, Shandre Fritz, GS Lakshmi, Michelle Pereira.
Umpires: Lauren Agenbag, Candace la Borde, Kim Cotton, Sarah Dambanevana, Shathira Jakir Jesy, Kerrin Klaaste, Janani Narayanan, Nimali Perera, Claire Polosak, Vrinda Rathi, Sue Redfern, Eloise Sheridan, Gayathri Venugopalan, Jacquline Williams.
The complete list of match appointments is available on the ICC's official website.
Point of View
We stand firmly behind the ICC’s commitment to promoting female representation in sports officiating. This initiative not only highlights the growing recognition of women in cricket but also sets a precedent for future generations. It is vital that we continue to support and celebrate these advancements.
NationPress
20/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025?
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is an international cricket tournament featuring top women's teams competing for the title, set to take place in Guwahati, India.
Who are the umpires for the opening match?
The on-field umpires for the opening match between India and Sri Lanka are Claire Polosak and Eloise Sheridan from Australia.
How many match officials are involved?
The tournament features a total of 18 match officials, including 4 referees and 14 umpires from nine different countries.
When will the semi-final appointments be announced?
The semi-final match appointments will be made public at the conclusion of the round-robin league stage.
What achievements have the selected umpires accomplished?
Claire Polosak and Eloise Sheridan have made history as the first female umpires to officiate in competitive matches in Australia and the Sheffield Shield.
