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 nameMolly Mae Penfold
Born (2001-06-15) 15 June 2001
London, England
BattingRight-handed
BowlingRight-arm medium
RoleBowler
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 143)21 September 2021 v England
Last ODI26 September 2021 v England
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2020/21–presentAuckland
Career statistics
Competition WLA WT20 WODI
Matches 8 3 2
Runs scored 19 2 0
Batting average 4.75 0.50 -
100s/50s 0/0 0/0 0/0
Top score 9 1 0*
Balls bowled 196 30 102
Wickets 5 0 2
Bowling average 31.80 – 42.50
5 wickets in innings 0 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0 0
Best bowling 1/13 – 2/42
Catches/stumpings 1/– 0/– 0/–
Source: CricketArchive, 26 September 2021

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

Early life

Penfold was born in London, England, but moved to Auckland with her family at a young age.[9] Her older sister, Josie, plays for Auckland alongside her.[10]

References
  1. "Molly Penfold". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  2. "Molly Penfold". Auckland Cricket. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  3. "Auckland Hearts name squad for the 2020-21 season; Anna Peterson will continue to lead". Women's CricZone. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  4. "NZ W vs AUS W: Devine ruled out of third T20I". ANI. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  5. "Rosemary Mair ruled out of England tour with shin injury". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  6. "White Ferns call up promising quick bowler Molly Penfold for tour of England". Stuff. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  7. "3rd ODI (D/N), Leicester, Sep 21 2021, New Zealand Women tour of England". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  8. "White Ferns batter Lauren Down ruled out of Women's Cricket World Cup". Stuff. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  9. "White Ferns' new quick bowling up a storm". Stuff. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  10. "Player Profile: Josie Penfold". CricketArchive. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
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