Match Day Preparation Guide for Cricket Umpires

Be match-ready before you step onto the field. This practical preparation guide brings together key pre-match duties, equipment, paperwork, dress requirements and match-day reminders for cricket umpires. It was jointly created with the Western Province Cricket Umpires Association (WPCUA), Cape Town. 

What will you get?

• Dress & equipment checklist – Know what to wear and the essential items to carry, including your clicker, bowling card, pen, marker, spare bails and other match-day equipment.
• Pre-match duties – A practical checklist covering the pitch, wickets, creases, boundaries, sightscreens, covers, match balls and fielding restrictions.
• Team & paperwork requirements – Understand the key team sheets, captain's reports and violation-report documentation you may need.
• Pre-toss preparation – Important reminders for communicating with your partner, scorers and captains and synchronising watches.
• Match-day reminders – Review playing conditions, confirm directions, prepare your clothing and equipment, and get yourself ready before leaving for the ground.
• Professional match management – Important reminders about making independent decisions, communicating effectively and maintaining a professional presence on the field.

Get Match-Ready

Don't leave your match-day preparation to chance. Have the important details in front of you, prepare your equipment, complete your pre-match checks and walk onto the field ready to umpire.

Prepare properly. Umpire confidently. Enjoy the game. 🏏