UP Warriorz (UPW) have bolstered their squad for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 by signing England wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones as a replacement for the injured Phoebe Litchfield. The move comes after Litchfield suffered a hamstring injury during the ongoing season, ruling her out for the remainder of WPL 2026. Jones, known for her aggressive middle-order batting and reliable glovework, joins UPW immediately and is expected to debut in the upcoming matches.
Why Amy Jones? A Proven T20 Powerhouse
Amy Jones brings a wealth of experience to UPW, with over 100 T20I caps for England and a strong IPL/WPL pedigree. In the WPL 2025 season with Mumbai Indians, she scored 122 runs at a strike rate of 140+, including a quickfire 50. Her ability to anchor innings and accelerate against spin makes her an ideal fit for UPW’s batting lineup alongside Alyssa Healy and Deepti Sharma.
Litchfield’s WPL 2026 Stats: A Promising Campaign Cut Short
Phoebe Litchfield played 6 matches for UP Warriorz in WPL 2026 before a quad injury ruled her out. She scored 243 runs overall at a strike rate above 150, including two fifties and a high of 78, making her UPW’s top scorer and third overall in the tournament.
| Matches | Team | Runs Scored | HS | 50s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | UPW | 243 | 78 | 2 | 150+ |
UPW’s WPL 2026 Campaign
With Jones stepping in, UPW gains depth in the keeping department, allowing Healy to focus purely on batting. This could prove crucial in the playoffs race, where UPW face tough clashes against table-toppers RCB and MI.
