NEW DELHI:
Chris Gaffaney of New Zealand and England's
Richard Illingworth have been chosen as the on-field umpires for the T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa in Barbados on Saturday.
The match will take place at the Kensington Oval, a venue that has previously hosted a T20 World Cup final in 2010.
India secured their spot in the final defeating defending champions England by 68 runs in the semifinal held at Providence, Guyana.
South Africa clinched their place with a dominant nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan at Tarouba, Trinidad.
Richard Kettleborough will serve as the TV umpire for the final match, while Rod Tucker will take the role of the fourth umpire.
Richie Richardson has been appointed as the match referee.
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