Georgia Voll Replaces Chamari Athapaththu in UP Warriorz Squad for WPL 2025

New Delhi, Feb 27 – Australian batter Georgia Voll has been named as the replacement for Sri Lankan all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu in the UP Warriorz (UPW) squad for the remainder of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. Athapaththu has exited the tournament to fulfill her national commitments with Sri Lanka.

Confirming the development, the WPL issued a statement saying, "UP Warriorz (UPW) picked Georgia Voll as a replacement for Chamari Athapaththu for the remainder of the TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. Athapaththu will be resuming national duties for Sri Lanka."

Voll’s Rising Career

At just 21, Georgia Voll is considered a promising talent in Australian cricket. She has already made an impact on the international stage, scoring a century in only her second ODI. Her experience includes:
  • One Test
  • Three ODIs
  • Three T20Is for Australia
Voll joins UP Warriorz for ₹30 lakh and will look to bolster the team's batting lineup as they aim for a strong finish in the tournament.

UP Warriorz League Standings & Next Match

Currently, UP Warriorz are placed fourth in the five-team WPL standings, having secured four points from five matches. Their next fixture is against the bottom-placed Gujarat Giants on March 3 in Lucknow.

With Voll's inclusion, UP Warriorz will be aiming to strengthen their campaign as they push for a playoff spot in WPL 2025.
 
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