SA20 Match Officials 2023 – Umpires, Referees Panel List
SA20 Match Officials 2023 have been announced, all of the umpires and referees are well experienced. The inaugural season of South Africa T20 League is starting in South Africa from January 10 to 11 February. Cricket South Africa is organizing this grand tournament that will continue for a month in which 6 different cricket franchises are participating. The grand final of this event will be played on 11 February 2023. The inaugural match of this tournament will be played between MI Cape Town and Paarl Royals on 10 January 2023 at the Newlands Cricket Stadium, Cape Town.
On 28 December, Wednesday Betway announced a group of 17 match officials for the 1st match of SA20 2023 .There is a group of experienced umpires that include 12 officiate that will perform their duties in the whole tournament including 33 competitions. Current ICC umpire of the year Marais Erasmus is leading this group. There will also be 5 match referees present in 6 different cricket stadiums of South Africa that will perform their duties in this SA20, 2023.
More Information About SA20 Match Officials 2023
Marias Erusmas leading the match umpires of SA 20, 2023 belongs to South Africa and is awarded by ICC umpire of the year in 2022.He has officiated the final matches of ICC men’s T20 world cup 2021 and 2022.He was also match umpire of final of men’s ICC world cup 2019 played at Lords.
Other umpires of SA20, 2023 that will join Marais Erasmus are also part of panel of ICC umpires. They are Shaun George, Bongani Jele, Allahuedien Paleker and Adrian Holdstock that had given their services as a match umpires in recently ICC T20 world cup held in Australia.
Betway SA20 2023 commissioner Gream Smith said ,” Umpires are vital part of the game and we are thrilled to have some of the best officials in South Africa and the world. The league is a platform for our umpires to officiate on a global stage and for them to step up some high quality cricket from the world’s best players.”
DRS SA20:
The full component of DRS to keep the margin minimum for errors will be used in every match of SA20, 2023. Allahudien Paleker who has just made his test debut in this year said,” I am excited to be the part of SA 20 match officials. Its is set to be the one of biggest leagues in the world featuring some of the best T20 players in the world , it’s a great opportunity to stand in it”.
The semi finals of the SA20 2023 will be played on 8 February and 9 February at the cricket stadiums of Centurion and Wanderers. The final of this grand tournament is scheduled on 11 February at Wanderers cricket stadium South Africa.
Betway SA20 2023 Match Officials:
SA20 Elite Panel:
Dennis Smith, Murry Brown, Allahudien Paleker, Lubablo Gcuma, Shaun George, Stephon Harris, Riyan Hendricks, Adrian Holdstock, Arno Jacobs, Mazizi Gampu, Bongini Jele ,Abdeollah Steenkamp, Abongile Sodumo, Plip Vosmo, Brad White and Tom Mokorosi.
 SA20 Reserve List Panel:
Godwin Von Willingh, Warren Wyngaard, Lauren Augenbag, Roderin Ellis, Roger Burne, Jannie Erusmas ,Gladman Gaseba, Marlon Jensen, Kewin Lawrence, Bongani Ntshebe, Khatso Ntuli, Andre Olivier and Jorren Sadler.
SA20 Match Referees:
Zama Nadmence, Shaid Wadvalla, Laurence Matroos, Barry Lambson and Gerrie Pienaar.
FAQs:
Who is the most famous and world ranked umpire in the SA20 2023?
ICC umpire of the year 2022, Maris Erasmus is announced as leading umpire in the inaugural season of SA 20, 2023.
How many match referees are there in SA20 2023?
A group of 5 match Referees will perform their duties in 33 different matches of the SA20 2023.Â
How many umpires will give their services in SA20 2023?
12 Umpires will give their services in 33 different competitions of SA20 2023.Â