Archive · 28 Jan 2026
UP Warriorz Bring in Amy Jones
UP Warriorz (UPW) are playing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Women's Premier League (WPL).
UPW is at the bottom of the points table and needs to win their remaining matches to stay in the competition.
They have brought in a new player, Amy Jones, to replace Phoebe Litchfield, who got hurt.
Amy Jones has a lot of experience and will help the team with batting and wicketkeeping.
RCB is already in the playoffs and wants to secure a spot in the final.
The match is important for both teams, but RCB is in a better position.
UPW's spinners, Sophie Ecclestone and Deepti Sharma, will try to stop RCB's batters.
RCB's batters need to do better after recent losses.
The match is on January 29, 2024, at 7:30 PM in Vadodara.
UP Warriorz (UPW) have drafted in England wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones as an injury replacement for Phoebe Litchfield for the remainder of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024.
Litchfield, one of UPW’s standout performers this season, was ruled out after scoring 243 runs in six matches.
Jones brings vast international experience, having played 125 T20Is and amassed 1,666 runs in the format. The 31-year-old joins the franchise for Rs 50 lakh.
UP Warriorz are currently placed at the bottom of the points table with four points from six matches and need to win both their remaining fixtures to finish on eight points.
UPW face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on January 29 before rounding off their league campaign against Delhi Capitals on February 1.
- Who
- UP Warriorz (UPW) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- What
- A Women's Premier League (WPL) match to determine playoff positions
- When
- January 29, 2024
- Where
- Vadodara
- Why
- UPW aims to stay in playoff contention, while RCB seeks to secure a final berth
- Teams
- UP Warriorz (UPW) vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Match Date
- January 29, 2024
- Match Time
- 7:30 PM
- RCB Points
- 10 points
- UPW Points
- 4 points
- Injured Player
- Phoebe Litchfield (UPW)
- Replacement Player
- Amy Jones (UPW)
- Replacement Cost
- Rs 50 lakh
Sources
Amy Jones replaces injured Litchfield in UP Warriorz
RCB look to make amends, seal WPL final berth in clash against depleted UP Warriorz
WPL 2026: Major blow for UP Warriorz as star batter ruled out, replacement named
WPL: RCB chase final spot, UPW fight to stay alive
