The Emirates ICC International Panels of Umpires and Referees have been named for the two semi-finals at the ICC U19 Men\u2019s Cricket World Cup 2026.<\/p>\n
Australia and England, who are both unbeaten in the competition so far, go head-to-head on 3 February, with Zahid Bassarath and Virender Sharma the on-field umpires.<\/p>\n
Bassarath took charge of England\u2019s most recent victory, over New Zealand, while Sharma has been in the middle for Australia\u2019s wins over Japan and Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n
Lubabalo Gcuma will be the third umpire, with Prageeth Rambukwella in place as fourth umpire. Prakash Bhatt is the match referee.<\/p>\n
Shaun Haig and Russell Warren are the on-field duo for the second semi-final between India and Afghanistan in Harare on 4 February.<\/p>\n
Haig oversaw Afghanistan\u2019s group stage wins over South Africa and the West Indies, while Warren was in the middle for India\u2019s successes against the USA and Bangladesh.<\/p>\n
Shawn Craig is in place as third umpire, with Masudur Mukul named as fourth umpire. Graeme La Brooy is match referee.<\/p>\n
Semi-Final 1: Bulawayo, Tuesday 3 February 2026<\/p>\n
Australia v England<\/p>\n
On-field Umpires: Zahid Bassarath & Virender Sharma<\/p>\n
Third Umpire: Lubabalo Gcuma<\/p>\n
Fourth Umpire: Prageeth Rambukwella<\/p>\n
Match Referee: Prakash Bhatt<\/p>\n
Semi-Final 2: Harare, Wednesday 4 February 2026<\/p>\n
India v Afghanistan<\/p>\n
On-field Umpires: Shaun Haig & Russell Warren
\nThird Umpire: Shawn Craig
\nFourth Umpire: Masudur Mukul
\nMatch Referee: Graeme La Brooy<\/p>\n
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