SA20 unveils elite match officials panel for 2025-26 season

SA20 have officially announced their match official lineup for the upcoming 2025-26 season, featuring a high-caliber mix of international veterans and rising stars. This selection highlights the league’s commitment to world-class referees as it prepares for another exciting season of this popular tournament.

Global experience leads the way

The contingent is led by ICC elite panel umpires. Allahudie Paleker And Adrien Holdstock. Paleker, the reigning Cricket South Africa (CSA) Umpire of the Year with 161 T20s to his name, brings immense technical expertise to the tournament.

The return of Erasmus Marais. The former ICC Umpire of the Year, renowned for his calmness and precision, brings experience of 267 international matches to the squad.

A diverse and international panel

The full panel is made up of 18 referees and six match officials who will oversee the six-team competition at iconic grounds including Boland Park, Centurion, Kingsmead, Newlands, St George’s Park and the Wanderers.

With the aim of fostering global collaboration, the panel also features Ian Blackwell from England as part of a referee exchange programme. Additionally, the league welcomes Abdallah Steenkampthe current ACS Referee of the Year.

ALSO READ: SA20 2026: TV Channels, Live Stream Details – When and Where to Watch in India, Australia, Pakistan, US, UK and Other Countries

Full list of referees at SA20 2026

Lauren Agenbag Ian, Walckwll (Erasis Erasmus, Mazish Gampus, Sipthele Galle and Gucele Gucma, Strephe Haldstick, Honno Jacobs, Arno Jacobs and Olives, and God. Abdoelah Steenek, Brad Wea, Warren Wyngard.

Match referees for SA20

Rudi Birkenstock, Shandre Fritz, Clifford Isaacs, Barry Lambson, Laurence Matroos, Gerrie Pienaar.

ALSO READ: SA20 2026 teams: list of players and captains of the six teams