The term 'Match Official' includes umpires, scorers, and match referees, who constitute the 'third team' during a cricket match and as such perform a vital role, both on and off the field, by upholding the Laws and Spirit of Cricket, applying Playing Conditions, and managing every game and recording it for history.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) administers the professional levels of umpiring, scoring, and refereeing, which covers all matches played under its jurisdiction, including men's and women's international series, domestic competitions, and national & community tournaments. NZC also liaises with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding overseas umpires and match referees coming to New Zealand, and any New Zealand umpires or match referees appointed to overseas series or ICC tournaments.
The New Zealand Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association (NZCUSA), in combination with its six regional affiliates (Auckland, Northern Districts, Central Districts, Wellington, Canterbury, and Otago), oversees umpiring and scoring issues - including recruitment, retention, training, and accreditation - at the community levels of cricket throughout New Zealand.
This page provides some basic Match Official information for Umpires, Match Referees, Scorers, and cricket administrators including Playing Conditions, Match Schedules, and Match Official Appointments.
Get Involved
Our Community Umpires receive two (2) tickets to Cricket matches throughout the summer! Register by clicking here to ensure you receive your tickets, as well as other information relating to Umpiring & Scoring in New Zealand.
NZC Match Official Panels
NZC has concluded their NZC Umpire & Scorer Selection Process for 2024. You can find the confirmed NZC Umpire & Scorer Panels for the upcoming 2024-25 season by clicking here.
NZC Playing Conditions
The latest NZC Playing Conditions and supporting policy documents applied by Match Officials operating at domestic and international cricket in New Zealand can be found by clicking here.
NZC Umpire Appointments
2024/25 Umpire Appointments - International Cricket (Mar 2025)
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2024/25 Umpire Appointments - Dream11 Super Smash (Jan 2025)
2024/25 Umpire Appointments - Plunket Shield (Jan 2025)
2024/25 Umpire Appointments - Hallyburton Johnston Shield (Jan 2025)
2024/25 Umpire Appointments - Ford Trophy (Jan 2025)
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2024/25 Umpire Appointments - National Provincial A (Jan 2025)
2024/25 Umpire Appointments - National and Community Tournaments (Nov 2024)
NZC Scorer Appointments
2024/25 Scorer Appointments - International Cricket (Jan 2025)
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2024/25 Scorer Appointments - Dream11 Super Smash (Jan 2025)
2024/25 Scorer Appointments - Plunket Shield (Jan 2025)
2024/25 Scorer Appointments - Hallyburton Johnston Shield (Jan 2025)
2024/25 Scorer Appointments - Ford Trophy (Jan 2025)
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2024/25 Scorer Appointments - National Provincial A (Jan 2025)
2024/25 Scorer Appointments - National and Community Tournaments (Nov 2024)
NZC Match Official Resources
Wanting to learn more about some of the Laws of Cricket so that you can umpire or score your child’s game? You can access some helpful resources by clicking here.
Looking for some more resources to assist you in your journey as a scorer? You can access more scoring specific resources suitable for application in all levels of cricket by clicking here.
