New Delhi, March 6 -- Richard Illingworth will be officiating in his second consecutive T20 World Cup final after the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the match officials for the final match between defending champions India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8.

Illingworth, a veteran English umpire, will be accompanied by Alex Wharf as the two on-field umpires during the T20 World Cup 2026 final. Illingworth had shared the umpiring duties with Chris Gaffaney in the final of 2024.

South Africa's Allahuddien Paleker will serve as the the third umpire for the marquee clash while fellow Adrian Holdstock assisting as the fourth umpire. Andy Pycroft will take up the duties of match referee in Ahme...