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Sophie Molineux

Sophie Grace Molineux (born 17 January 1998) is an Australian left-arm orthodox bowling all-rounder and captain of the Melbourne Renegades. A key player for Australia (debut 2018), Victoria, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, she is a two-time T20 World Cup winner (2018, 2020) and 2024 WPL champion, known for economical spin and lower-order batting. 

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Full Name
Sophie Grace Molineux
Born
17 January 1998
Place Of Birth
Bairnsdale, Victoria
Country
Australia
Role
Bowler
Batting Style
Left-hand bat
Bowling Style
Slow Left arm Orthodox
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
West Indies Women vs Australia Women · 1st ODI Women ODI March 27, 2026 47 66 3 1 71.21
West Indies Women vs Australia Women · 3rd T20I Women T20 March 24, 2026 25 12 2 2 208.33
Australia Women vs India Women · 3rd T20I Women T20 February 21, 2026 6 4 1 0 150.00
Australia Women vs India Women · 1st T20I Women T20 February 15, 2026 6 7 0 0 85.71
South Australia Women vs Victoria Women · Match 29 List A February 5, 2026 5 12 1 0 41.67
South Australia Women vs Victoria Women · Match 26 List A February 3, 2026 38 53 5 0 71.70

Matches

West Indies Women West Indies Women
Australia Women Australia Women
West Indies Women West Indies Women
Australia Women Australia Women
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Sophie Molineux

International Debuts

  • WTest– July 18 – 21, 2019 vs England (W) at Taunton
  • WODI– October 18, 2018 vs Pakistan (W) at Kuala Lumpur
  • WT20I– March 22, 2018 vs India (W) at Brabourne

Teams & Career Highlights

  • Australia Women: Key player in 2018 & 2020 T20 World Cup wins; made ODI, T20I, and Test debuts in 2018/2019.
  • Victoria (WNCL): Foundation player, captained the side.
  • Melbourne Renegades (WBBL): Foundation player, club's most capped player, led to their first title (2024).
  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru (WPL): Key member of their 2024 title-winning team.
  • Other Leagues: Played for Southern Vipers, Birmingham Phoenix, Manchester Originals. 

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Key Records & Achievements

  • Awards: Betty Wilson Young Cricketer (2017), WBBL Young Gun (Season 3), WBBL MVP (Season 4).
  • WBBL: Third-fastest 50 in WBBL history (2024).
  • Junior Cricket: Player of the Championships at U-18 Nationals (2014). 

FAQs About Sophie Molineux

What kind of bowler is Sophie Molineux?

Slow Left arm Orthodox.

What is Sophie Molineux’s jersey no?

23