UP Warriorz Hit by Injury Scare Ahead of Crucial WPL Matches

As the WPL comes to an end, it may not be a good time for UP Warriorz. The team has just regained their form in the tournament, but has suffered with an injury blow. Phoebe Litchfield has suffered with an injury, due to which she has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament.

UP Warriorz are eager to continue their dominant form in the Women's Premier League. However, they stand at the last spot in the standings with 2 wins in 6 matches, being left to play with two more games. These games will turn out to be crucial to determine whether they will be able to reach the playoffs or not.

At the same time, the team has suffered with an injury scare. The team's top order batter, Phoebe Litchfield has been ruled out of the tournament. She won't be available for the remainder of the season, which made it a bit challenging for the team to bring out their best in the last two games of the league stages.

1. Phoebe Litchfield Ruled Out

Phoebe Litchfield had one of her best editions of the Women's Premier League. Being a part of UP Warriorz, it was a new start for her after being released by Gujarat Giants before the Mega auction. However, her impressive journey in the current season seemed to have cut short due to an injury.

It is being reported that Litchfield has been ruled out of the tournament due to a quad injury. She was declared unfit for the remainder of the games, and UP Warriorz had to look forward to a replacement. Getting someone in place of Litchfield was not an easy task for the team, as she dominated well in the opening slot.

Phoebe Litchfield in WPL 2026:

• Innings: 6
• Not Out: 0
• Runs: 243
• Average: 40.50
• Strike Rate: 154.77
• 100s: 0
• 50s: 2

Litchfield was able to receive a dominant start to the current season. UP Warriorz went against Gujarat Giants, and it was the right time for Litchfield to show GG what they had lost. She went on to score 78 runs off 40 balls with 8 fours and 5 sixes. However, her first half-century of the season came in a losing cause.

But her next knock against Mumbai Indians came in a winning cause. Opening with Meg Lanning, she went on to score 61 runs off 37 balls with 7 fours and 3 sixes. This eventually helped UP Warriorz to post a massive total, and the bowlers did the remaining work to help the team win the game.

2. Amy Jones Named Replacement

UP Warriorz has decided to bring up a replacement for Phoebe Litchfield. Since she was a top order batter, the team wanted someone who could fit the role well. Although they have batters such as Harleen Deol, Bharti Fulmali, and more, it is necessary to have a stable number three player.

Amy Jones in T20Is:

• Innings: 101
• Not Out: 19
• Runs: 1666
• Average: 20.31
• Strike Rate: 121.60
• 100s: 0
• 50s: 5

In place of Phoebe Litchfield, Amy Jones has been announced as a replacement. This would be her debut season in the Women's Premier League, as she has never been a part of the tournament. However, she has been an active part of the Women's Big Bash League, where she has shown somewhat great performances.

Amy Jones has not been able to do much in the T20I games she has played in India. But the WPL is likely to offer her a chance to prove herself in the important games for the team. While playing in India, Amy Jones has reached the highest score of 30 runs in a T20I match.

But in the recent Women's Big Bash League edition, she was able to deliver some good knocks. She even finished the tournament for Melbourne Stars by scoring 43 runs in their last match. Now it will be her time to shine in the Women's Premier League, and potentially take UP Warriorz to the playoffs.

3. How UP Warriorz Can Reach Playoffs?

Currently in the WPL standings, UP Warriorz stands at the last spot. And it should also be noted that the team has played the least games in the current season. With two games remaining for them, it is necessary for them to win both of them and also improvise their net run rate to a great extent. At the same time, it is also necessary for Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians to lose their last game which will open ways for UP Warriorz to reach the playoffs.