Aussie trio to umpire T20 final

LONDON, June 20, 2009 (AFP) - A trio of Australian officials will umpire the World Twenty20 final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Lord’s on Sunday, the International Cricket Council announced here on Saturday.

Simon Taufel and Daryl Harper of the ICC elite panel will be the two umpires in the middle with their fellow Australian Steve Davis overseeing the television replays. Chris Broad will be the match referee.

Match officials for World Twenty20 finals, Sunday June 21, Lord’s:

World Twenty20 Women’s final: England v New Zealand (0930GMT start)

Umpires: Aleem Dar (PAK) and Rudi Koertzen (RSA); TV umpire: Asad Rauf (PAK); Match referee: Alan Hurst (AUS).

World Twenty20 Men’s final: Sri Lanka v Pakistan (1400GMT start)

Umpires: Simon Taufel (AUS) and Daryl Harper (AUS)

TV umpire: Steve Davis (AUS); Match referee: Chris Broad (ENG).