The ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 has now reached its final stage. The league stage matches of the tournament concluded on October 26, and now all eyes are on the semi-final and final encounters.
Sports News: The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 has entered its decisive phase. The league stage matches have concluded, and now the world's top four teams are ready to compete for the final. The two semi-final matches of the tournament will be played on October 29 and 30 respectively, while the final will be held on November 2 at the Dr. D.Y. Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai.
The ICC has now announced the appointment of match officials for these crucial encounters. This includes the names of the umpires for the second semi-final between India and Australia.
Lauren Agenbag and Sue Redfern Assigned Roles in India vs Australia Semi-final
The second semi-final match between the women's teams of India and Australia will be played on October 30 at Dr. D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. This match is considered the most high-voltage encounter of the tournament as defending champions Australia have remained undefeated so far. According to the ICC's announcement, Lauren Agenbag and Sue Redfern will serve as field umpires in this match. Both are experienced umpires and have previously officiated in several important matches.
Lauren Agenbag has officiated in several of India's matches in this World Cup, including those against Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Sue Redfern was part of the umpiring team when Australia completed a record run-chase against India in a league match. For this match, Michelle Pereira has been appointed as the match referee. Kim Cotton will serve as the third umpire, while Nimali Pereira has been assigned the role of fourth umpire.
First Semi-final: England vs South Africa
The first semi-final match of the tournament will be played between England and South Africa on October 29 at the Guwahati ground. The ICC has also announced the official team for this match. Eloise Sheridan and Jacqueline Williams will be the field umpires.
Vrinda Rathi will serve as the third umpire. Claire Polosak has been assigned the responsibility of the fourth umpire. G.S. Lakshmi will be the match referee for this encounter. Both semi-final matches will begin at 3:00 PM Indian Standard Time.
