Molly Penfold

Molly Mae Penfold (born 15 June 2001) is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for the Auckland Hearts.^[1][2][3] In April 2021, Penfold was added to New Zealand's Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) squad for their third WT20I match against Australia.^[4] In August 2021, Penfold was added to New Zealand's squad for their tour of England,^[5] replacing Rosemary Mair who was ruled out due to an injury.^[6] She made her Women's One Day International (WODI) debut on 21 September 2021, for New Zealand against England.^[7]

Molly Penfold

Personal information
Full name	Molly Mae Penfold
Born	(2001-06-15) 15 June 2001 (age 24) Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, England
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Right-arm medium
Role	Bowler
International information
National side	New Zealand
ODI debut (cap 143)	21 September 2021 v England
Last ODI	2 July 2023 v Sri Lanka
T20I debut (cap 62)	6 October 2022 v West Indies
Last T20I	11 July 2024 v England
T20I shirt no.	15
Domestic team information
Years	Team
2020/21–present	Auckland
Career statistics
Competition WODI WT20 Matches 11 8 Runs scored 6 4 Batting average 1.50 2.00 100s/50s 0/0 0/0 Top score 2 2 Balls bowled 348 105 Wickets 5 5 Bowling average 59.80 27.80 5 wickets in innings 0 0 10 wickets in match 0 0 Best bowling 2/42 2/17 Catches/stumpings 1/– 1/–
Medal record Representing  New Zealand Women's Cricket T20 World Cup Winner 2024 UAE
Source: CricketArchive, 14 August 2024

In February 2022, Penfold was added to New Zealand's squad as a reserve player for the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup.^[8]

In September 2024 she was named in the New Zealand squad for the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup.^[9]

Penfold was named in the New Zealand squad for their ODI tour to India in October 2024.^[10]

Early life

Penfold was born in Kingston Upon Thames, England, but moved to Auckland with her family at a young age.^[11] Her older sister, Josie, plays for Auckland alongside her.^[12] She attended Baradene College of the Sacred Heart in Auckland.^[13]