HBL PSL 11 Match Officials 2026 Full Umpire and Referee List
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HBL PSL 11 has named its match officials for the 44 game season, with Sir Richard Richardson making his first tournament appearance and Roshan Mahanama leading the playing control team.
HBL PSL 11 has confirmed its full match officials panel for the 2026 season. The tournament runs from 26 March to 3 May and includes 44 matches in Lahore and Karachi. This announcement covers both umpiring appointments and match referee assignments for the complete schedule. The list includes established ICC names and experienced Pakistan based officials. It gives teams and fans a clear view of who will manage decisions and playing conditions this season.
The headline point is Sir Richard Richardson making his first appearance in HBL PSL. He joins as a match referee after previous international officiating experience in Pakistan. Roshan Mahanama also returns and continues as head of the playing control team. Together, these appointments combine fresh presence with tournament continuity. That balance is useful in a season with a packed calendar and high pressure knockout matches.
PCB has also shared opening match roles for the first fixture between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen. Alex Wharf and Ahsan Raza are set as on field umpires in that game. Asif Yaqoob is listed as TV umpire, while Tariq Rasheed takes fourth umpire duty. Early clarity on assignments helps teams prepare for match day processes from the start. It also gives fans a better understanding of how officiating groups are deployed.
If you are tracking the season, use the PSL 11 schedule, fixtures list, and points table to follow each matchday and knockout update.
Key points at a glance
| Topic | Confirmed update |
|---|---|
| Tournament window | 26 March to 3 May 2026 |
| Total matches | 44 |
| Host cities | Lahore and Karachi |
| Major referee update | Sir Richard Richardson joins for his first HBL PSL season |
| Returning senior official | Roshan Mahanama continues as head of the playing control team |
| Debut umpires | Allahuddien Palekar and Sharfuddoula Saikat |
Opening match officials
Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen
The first match has Alex Wharf and Ahsan Raza as on field umpires. Asif Yaqoob takes TV umpire responsibility, and Tariq Rasheed is fourth umpire. This setup mixes international and local experience for the opening fixture.
Umpires
International and elite group
- Ahsan Raza
- Chris Gaffaney
- Sharfuddoula Saikat
- Allahuddien Palekar
- Alex Wharf
- Chris Brown
Additional umpires
- Asif Yaqoob
- Rashid Riaz
- Faisal Khan Aafreedi
- Nasir Hussain
- Zulfiqar Jan
- Abdul Muqeet
- Alay Haider
- Imran Jawed
- Tariq Rasheed
Match referees
- Roshan Mahanama
- Sir Richie Richardson
- Ali Naqvi
- Kamran Chaudhary
- Bilal Khilji
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Aleem Moosa
- Sohail Idrees
Why the panel matters
Consistent officiating supports fair outcomes across close contests and playoff games. Experienced referees also help teams follow playing conditions and discipline standards more clearly. For viewers, strong officials improve trust in tight calls and keep match flow cleaner from start to finish.
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FAQ
Who is making his HBL PSL debut as match referee?
Sir Richie Richardson is set for his first HBL PSL season as match referee.
Which officials are assigned for the opening match?
Alex Wharf and Ahsan Raza are the on field umpires, Asif Yaqoob is TV umpire, and Tariq Rasheed is fourth umpire.
Where can I check match timing and standings?
You can follow official timing updates on the schedule page and live table movement on the points table.