Williams earns second Women's T20 World Cup Final assignment at Lord's
Key Points(5)
- Jamaican umpire Jacqueline Williams will once again take center stage at one of women's cricket's biggest events after being appointed as an on-field umpire for Sunday's ICC Women's T20 World Cup final at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground.
- The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed Friday that Williams will officiate alongside India's Vrinda Rathi when defending champions Australia Women face hosts England Women in the tournament's championship match.
- The appointment marks another significant milestone in Williams' distinguished officiating career and reflects the ICC's continued confidence in one of the game's most respected match officials.
- Return to the championship match This will be Williams' second appearance as an on-field umpire in a Women's T20 World Cup final.
- She previously officiated the 2023 championship match between South Africa and Australia, a contest won by the Australians, and now returns to oversee another title showdown on cricket's most celebrated stage.
Jamaican umpire Jacqueline Williams will once again take center stage at one of women's cricket's biggest events after being appointed as an on-field umpire for Sunday's ICC Women's T20 World Cup final at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed Friday that Williams will officiate alongside India's Vrinda Rathi when defending champions Australia Women face hosts England Women in the tournament's championship match.
The appointment marks another significant milestone in Williams' distinguished officiating career and reflects the ICC's continued confidence in one of the game's most respected match officials.
Return to the championship match
This will be Williams' second appearance as an on-field umpire in a Women's T20 World Cup final.
She previously officiated the 2023 championship match between South Africa and Australia, a contest won by the Australians, and now returns to oversee another title showdown on cricket's most celebrated stage.
For Rathi, meanwhile, Sunday's encounter represents a career first, as she prepares to make her debut as an on-field umpire in a Women's T20 World Cup final.
Williams has already played a prominent role during this year's competition, having been entrusted with several of its most significant fixtures.
The 50-year-old stood in the tournament opener between England and Sri Lanka before taking charge of England's convincing 40-run semi-final victory over South Africa.
She also officiated Australia's important six-wicket win against India, further underlining the ICC's faith in her experience and consistency during high-pressure contests.
Experienced team to oversee final
Williams and Rathi will be supported by an experienced officiating panel for the championship match.
New Zealand's Kim Cotton has been appointed third umpire, Sri Lanka's Nimali Perera will serve as fourth umpire, and India's GS Lakshmi has been named match referee.
With one of women's cricket's most prestigious trophies on the line, the ICC has assembled an accomplished team of officials to oversee the highly anticipated final between Australia and England at the Home of Cricket.
