Sophie Molineux
196 matches · 10 Dec 2016 to 22 Oct 2026
- Full name
- Sophie Grace Molineux
- Born
- 17 Jan 1998, Bairnsdale
- Age
- 28 years
- Role
- Bowler
- Batting
- Left-handed
- Bowling
- Left-arm orthodox spin
Sophie Grace Molineux (born 17 January 1998) is an Australian cricketer. A left-arm orthodox bowling all-rounder, Molineux has been a member of the national women's team since 2018. At domestic level, she currently plays for Victoria in the Women's National Cricket League (WNCL) and captains the Melbourne Renegades in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL). On 29 January 2026, Molineux was appointed Captain of the Australian Women's national cricket team across all formats (Test, ODI, and T20). Molineux has also represented WPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore.
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Sophie Molineux: career summary
Sophie Molineux is a bowler, born on 17 Jan 1998 in Bairnsdale. Sophie Molineux has played 196 matches on CricInto's records, from 10 Dec 2016 to 22 Oct 2026, for Australia, Southern Brave, Melbourne Renegades, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Canterbury and Birmingham Phoenix.
In the Women's Big Bash League (94 matches, 2016–2025): 1,514 runs in 85 innings at an average of 20.46 and a strike rate of 110.35, with 0 hundreds and 7 fifties (highest score 78*); 87 wickets at an average of 23.75 and an economy rate of 6.82 (best 4/17).
In T20Is (54 matches, 2018–2026): 118 runs in 17 innings at an average of 8.43 and a strike rate of 124.21 (highest score 25); 57 wickets at an average of 18.68 and an economy rate of 6.17 (best 4/16).
In ODIs (19 matches, 2018–2026): 143 runs in 12 innings at an average of 14.30 and a strike rate of 79.01 (highest score 47); 32 wickets at an average of 17.00 and an economy rate of 3.88 (best 4/14).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 4 | 0 | 97 | 41 | 24.25 | 182 | 53.30 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 19 | 12 | 2 | 143 | 47 | 14.30 | 181 | 79.01 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| T20I | 54 | 17 | 3 | 118 | 25 | 8.43 | 95 | 124.21 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| Women's Big Bash League | 94 | 85 | 11 | 1514 | 78* | 20.46 | 1372 | 110.35 | 0 | 7 | 191 | 19 | 6 |
| The Hundred Women's Competition | 14 | 13 | 3 | 193 | 29* | 19.30 | 184 | 104.89 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Women's Premier League | 10 | 7 | 1 | 78 | 33 | 13.00 | 84 | 92.86 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Women's Super Smash | 2 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 19 | 18.00 | 34 | 105.88 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 3 | 4 | 77 | 174 | 7 | 4/95 | 24.86 | 2.26 | 66.00 | 1 | 0 |
| ODI | 19 | 18 | 140.2 | 544 | 32 | 4/14 | 17.00 | 3.88 | 26.31 | 1 | 0 |
| T20I | 54 | 51 | 172.3 | 1065 | 57 | 4/16 | 18.68 | 6.17 | 18.16 | 1 | 0 |
| Women's Big Bash League | 94 | 89 | 302.5 | 2066 | 87 | 4/17 | 23.75 | 6.82 | 20.89 | 4 | 0 |
| The Hundred Women's Competition | 14 | 14 | 44.3 | 260 | 16 | 3/7 | 16.25 | 5.84 | 16.69 | 0 | 0 |
| Women's Premier League | 10 | 10 | 38 | 278 | 12 | 3/20 | 23.17 | 7.32 | 19.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Women's Super Smash | 2 | 2 | 8 | 58 | 1 | 1/14 | 58.00 | 7.25 | 48.00 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | AUS vs NZ T20I | DNB | 1/10 (1) |
| 20 Oct 2026 | AUS vs NZ T20I | DNB | 0/18 (2) |
| 18 Oct 2026 | AUS vs NZ T20I | 11 (5) | 0/25 (4) |
| 14 Aug 2026 | SB vs SL The Hundred Women's Competition | 22* (24) | 0/20 (2.3) |
| 8 Aug 2026 | SB vs MSG The Hundred Women's Competition | 16 (21) | 1/21 (3.2) |
| 3 Aug 2026 | SB vs WF The Hundred Women's Competition | 12 (11) | 0/24 (3.2) |
| 1 Aug 2026 | SB vs LS The Hundred Women's Competition | 23 (24) | 3/7 (3.2) |
| 30 Jul 2026 | SB vs BP The Hundred Women's Competition | 8* (9) | 2/24 (3.2) |
| 27 Jul 2026 | SB vs ML The Hundred Women's Competition | 4 (7) | 1/22 (3.2) |
| 25 Jul 2026 | SB vs SL The Hundred Women's Competition | 21 (17) | 1/19 (3.2) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Sophie Molineux scored in the Women's Big Bash League?
Sophie Molineux has scored 1,514 runs in the Women's Big Bash League, at an average of 20.46.
How many wickets has Sophie Molineux taken in the Women's Big Bash League?
Sophie Molineux has taken 87 wickets in the Women's Big Bash League, with best figures of 4/17.
How many runs has Sophie Molineux scored in T20Is?
Sophie Molineux has scored 118 runs in T20Is, at an average of 8.43.
How many wickets has Sophie Molineux taken in T20Is?
Sophie Molineux has taken 57 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 4/16.
How many runs has Sophie Molineux scored in ODIs?
Sophie Molineux has scored 143 runs in ODIs, at an average of 14.30.
How many wickets has Sophie Molineux taken in ODIs?
Sophie Molineux has taken 32 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 4/14.
What is Sophie Molineux's highest score?
Sophie Molineux's highest score is 78*, in the Women's Big Bash League (not out).
How old is Sophie Molineux?
Sophie Molineux was born on 17 Jan 1998 in Bairnsdale, and is 28 years old.
Which teams has Sophie Molineux played for?
Australia (2018–2026), Southern Brave (2026), Melbourne Renegades (2016–2025), Royal Challengers Bangalore (2024), Canterbury (2024) and Birmingham Phoenix (2022).