Women's T20 World Cup: Match officials announced for blockbuster semi-final of IND vs AUS

Match officials have been announced for the Women's T20 World Cup semi-final between India and Australia.

The blockbuster last-four match will take place on February 23 (Thursday) at Newlands, Cape Town. The match will begin at 6:30 PM IST.

New Zealand’s Kim Cotton and Nimali Perera of Sri Lanka will officiate the clash between India and Australia. Suzanne Redfern will be the third umpire and Lauren Agenbag the fourth umpire. South Africa’s Shandre Fritz will be the match referee.

The defending champions Australia are bidding for a hat-trick of titles and a record-extending sixth victory at the Women's T20 World Cup, while India are still hunting for their first-ever women's ICC trophy. History is in Australia's favour as they overcame India to win the 2020 T20 World Cup and the historic Commonwealth Games



2022 gold medal.

India and Australia have played 30 T20Is, with Australia winning 22 matches, one ending in a tie and one producing no result. With so much history on Australia's side, the Meg Lanning-led team will start as favourites in the semi-final against India.

Meanwhile, the second semi-final between England and hosts South Africa on February 24 will be adjudicated by Australia’s Claire Polosak and West Indies’ Jacqueline Williams, with Eloise Sheridan as TV umpire and Vrinda Rathi as the fourth umpire. India’s GS Lakshmi will be the match referee.

The Women's T20 World Cup semi-final between India and Australia will begin at 6:30 PM IST on February 23. The match will be telecast live on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 2 HD TV channels in India and the live streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar.