WPL 2025: UP Warriorz Sign Georgia Voll as Athapaththu's Replacement

Key Takeaways

Georgia Voll replaces Chamari Athapaththu in UP Warriorz.
Voll signed for Rs 30 lakh and is a promising talent.
UP Warriorz is currently fourth in WPL standings.
Voll's history includes a century in her second ODI.
UPW's next match is on March 3 in Lucknow.

Lucknow, Feb 27 (NationPress) UP Warriorz (UPW) have secured Australian batter Georgia Voll as a substitute for Chamari Athapaththu for the remainder of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025, after the Sri Lankan captain departed the tournament to resume her national responsibilities ahead of their upcoming tour of New Zealand, commencing on March 4.

Voll, a top-order batter, has joined UP Warriorz for Rs 30 lakh. She represents Australia in international cricket and is a promising talent. The 21-year-old has made a remarkable start to her international career, having scored a century in just her second ODI against India last December. She has participated in three T20Is, three ODIs, and one Test for Australia.

“We’re excited to welcome @georgia.voll to the Warriorz family for the rest of the season! Simultaneously, we say goodbye to @chamari_athapaththu58, who will be departing our squad due to her international obligations. We wish Chamari all the best as she leads her nation in a bilateral series against New Zealand,” UPW stated.

Voll previously played for Sydney Thunder in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), where she finished as the second-highest run-scorer in WBBL 2024-25, amassing 330 runs at a strike rate of 144.

Currently, UPW is positioned fourth in the five-team WPL standings, having won two of their five matches thus far. They are set to play next on March 3, marking their first home game of the season in Lucknow.

After their recent loss to the Mumbai Indians by eight wickets, UP Warriorz had secured a thrilling four-run victory in the first-ever Super Over in WPL history just days prior. Sophie Ecclestone was the standout performer, making a significant impact by scoring 33 off 19 balls and maintaining composure in the crucial Super Over.

After the defeat to Mumbai Indians on Wednesday night by eight wickets, UPW currently sits in fourth place on the five-team WPL points table, having won two of their games. They will play again on March 3, which will be their first game of the season in Lucknow.

On Monday, UP Warriorz achieved a thrilling four-run victory in WPL history's inaugural Super Over. Sophie Ecclestone stood out with her all-around performance, scoring a vital 33 off 19 balls and holding her nerve in the critical Super Over. This victory also marked the first time in eight matches that a team has successfully defended a target.