Jamaican Jacqueline Williams is set to serve as the fourth umpire for what will be an historic ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final as South Africa and New Zealand hunt their first hold on the title.

In fact, neither South Africa nor New Zealand have won the Women's ODI World Cup either. However, South Africa will be playing in their second successive final after losing to Australia in the 2023 showpiece.

Williams, who has achieved some historic feats along the way in her officiating career, will work alongside Nimali Perera and Claire Polosak, who will umpire their first final. Anna Harris will act as the third umpire.

GS Lakshmi has been selected as the match referee for the final in Dubai.

Perera stood in the semi-final between Australia and South Africa earlier in the tournament, having also officiated last year’s semi-final between Australia and India.

Claire Polosak is a highly experienced umpire, with Sunday marking her 64th career women’s T20 international, and the 2024 final marks the first time she will oversee an ICC World Cup final.

Polosak was one of the on-field umpires during the 2023 edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals in South Africa, as well as this year’s semi-final between West Indies and New Zealand in Sharjah.

The final will take place at Dubai International Stadium.

Officials: On-field: Nimali Perera & Claire Polosak; Third: Anna Harris; Fourth: Jacqueline Williams; Referee: GS Lakshmi

Jamaica’s Jacqueline Williams is among 10 umpires and three match referees set to officiate in the ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled for October 3-20.

Though being played in the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh will still serve as host of the tournament, which will see 23 matches contested over 18 days in Dubai and Sharjah to crown a 2024 champion.

Along with Williams, who will be standing in a fourth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the experienced group of umpires comprises seasoned officials, including Claire Polosak, who will be umpiring in her fifth, while Kim Cotton is also set to make a fourth Women’s T20 World Cup appearance.

Both Williams and Cotton took charge of the final in Cape Town between hosts South Africa and eventual champions Australia last February.

Sue Redfern, who was the TV umpire for that final, is also back for her fourth appearance in the tournament. At the other end of the spectrum, Sarah Dambanevana of Zimbabwe, will make her debut appearance.

The match referees’ team features GS Lakshmi, who refereed her first T20I back in 2012 and oversaw the final in 2023. She is joined by Shandre Fritz and Michell Pereira, who will both be officiating in their second ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

ICC's Senior Manager of Umpires and Referees, Sean Easey, beamed with pride about the quality of the officiating team.

“The ICC is proud to be contributing to the advancement of women in our sport. To be announcing this all-female lineup of match officials for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is wonderful. This group, selected as the most deserving umpires for this event following their recent form in bilateral and other cricket, are some of the very best from around the world.

“We are confident that they will do a great job at this event. I wish them the best of luck as they oversee the world’s top women’s cricketers in what will be an exciting tournament for all involved,” Easey said.

The ICC supports the ongoing development of all international umpires via a clear high performance officiating programme, through the appointment of ICC Umpire Coaches, by working with Full Member Board officiating managers and coaches to align practices, by employing two full-time data and digital video specialists to help review decisions, and by conducting regular performance reviews either online or in Dubai as the officials pass through on assignment.

Panel of Match Referees: Shandré Fritz, GS Lakshmi, Michell Pereira.

Panel of Umpires: Lauren Agenbag, Kim Cotton, Sarah Dambanevana, Anna Harris, Nimali Perera, Claire Polosak, Vrinda Rathi, Sue Redfern, Eloise Sheridan, and Jacquiline Williams.