List of Umpires & Match Referee For IND vs NZ T20I Series 2026

The Indian cricket team's tour of New Zealand is about to begin with the first T20I to be played at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch. Both teams have world-class players who can turn the game on their heads.

The match will see some of the best T20 batsmen on display against some of the top-class bowlers. While the playing 11 of both teams is almost expected, the umpires for the NZ vs IND 1st T20I have also been announced.

List of Umpires & Match Referees For IND vs NZ T20I Series

The IND vs NZ T20I umpires are Chris Brown, Shaun Haig, and Kim Cotton. Chris Brown and Shaun Haig will be the on-field umpires while Kim Cotton is the TV umpire for the first T20I at Christchurch.

Meanwhile, Cory Black, a local from New Zealand, is the fourth umpire. The presence of some of the best umpires in cricket is important to this game as both teams will look to start with a win.

The renowned Sri Lankan, Ranjan Madugalle, will be the IND vs NZ T20I match referee. The 67-year-old Madugalle has vast experience as a match referee and has been doing this job for more than two decades now.