New Zealand WomenMolly Penfold stats
Right-hand bat · Right-arm medium
Last played 8 Mar 2026 · New Zealand v Zimbabwe (Women's ODI)
Molly Penfold has taken 14 Women's ODI wickets at an economy of 5.06 (best 4/42), plus 7 in Women's T20Is and 5 in the WCPL.
- Women's ODI16 matches · 2021–202614wicketsEcon 5.06 · Avg 34.71 · Best 4/42
- Women's T20I11 matches · 2022–20267wicketsEcon 7.55 · Avg 28.57 · Best 2/17
- WCPL4 matches · 20255wicketsEcon 7.13 · Avg 21.40 · Best 4/17
Molly Penfold recent form
Last 10 matches, newest first · 68 fantasy points a match on average
- 3/17v Zimbabwe · ODI8 Mar · 112 pts
- 2/27v Zimbabwe · ODI5 Mar · 85 pts
- 0/12v Zimbabwe · T20I1 Mar · 21 pts
- 1/40v Barbados Royals · WCPL17 Sept · 58 pts
- 4/17v Trinbago Knight Riders · WCPL13 Sept · 168 pts
- 0/22v Barbados Royals · WCPL7 Sept · 13 pts
- 0/28v Trinbago Knight Riders · WCPL6 Sept · 31 pts
- 0/735v Australia · ODI23 Dec · 24 pts
- 4/42v Australia · ODI21 Dec · 156 pts
- 0/281v India · ODI24 Oct · 10 pts
Molly Penfold career bests
| Competition | Best | 4w/5w | Ct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's ODI | 4/42 | 1/0 | 2 |
| Women's T20I | 2/17 | 0/0 | 1 |
| WCPL | 4/17 | 1/0 | 3 |
Molly Penfold wickets by year
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| Year | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 6 | 5 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 |
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| Year | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | 6 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
Molly Penfold in the powerplay, middle and death overs
In each competition
Women's ODI
| Bowling | Wkts | Econ | Dot % | Overs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay overs 1–10 | 2 | 5.60 | 61% | 25 |
| Middle overs 11–40 | 10 | 4.64 | 58% | 61 |
| Death overs 41–50 | 2 | 6.30 | 50% | 10 |
Women's T20I
| Bowling | Wkts | Econ | Dot % | Overs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay overs 1–6 | 1 | 9.14 | 50% | 7 |
| Middle overs 7–15 | 5 | 7.26 | 41% | 17.3 |
| Death overs 16–20 | 1 | 6.50 | 50% | 2 |
Molly Penfold against right- and left-handers
Wickets and runs off the bat conceded to each kind of batter
Women's ODI
| Against | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Balls/wkt | Dot % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right-handers | 8 | 43.38 | 4.65 | 56.0 | 58% |
| Left-handers | 4 | 18.75 | 4.02 | 28.0 | 63% |
Economy counts runs off the bat only. Batting hand known for 96% of balls bowled.
Women's T20I
| Against | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Balls/wkt | Dot % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right-handers | 5 | 25.20 | 6.69 | 22.6 | 42% |
| Left-handers | 2 | 24.50 | 6.84 | 21.5 | 49% |
Economy counts runs off the bat only. Batting hand known for 98% of balls bowled.
Molly Penfold record against each team
Every opponent, most played first
Women's ODI
| Against | Mat | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
 England Women | 5 | 3 | 5.36 |
 Australia Women | 2 | 4 | 5.75 |
 Bangladesh Women | 2 | 0 | 3.25 |
 Pakistan Women | 2 | 2 | 4.82 |
 Zimbabwe Women | 2 | 5 | 3.38 |
 India Women | 1 | 0 | 5.60 |
 Sri Lanka Women | 1 | 0 | 9.67 |
| West Indies Women | 1 | 0 | 4.67 |
Women's T20I
| Against | Mat | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Women | 2 | 2 | 8.17 |
| Pakistan Women | 2 | 2 | 7.00 |
 South Africa Women | 2 | 3 | 7.00 |
| Bangladesh Women | 1 | 0 | 5.50 |
| England Women | 1 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Sri Lanka Women | 1 | 0 | 18.67 |
| West Indies Women | 1 | 0 | 7.50 |
| Zimbabwe Women | 1 | 0 | 4.00 |
WCPL
| Against | Mat | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbados Royals Women | 2 | 1 | 8.86 |
| Trinbago Knight Riders Women | 2 | 4 | 5.63 |
Molly Penfold: quick answers
How many Women's ODI wickets has Molly Penfold taken?
14 wickets at an economy of 5.06 and an average of 34.71; best figures 4/42.
How many Women's T20I wickets has Molly Penfold taken?
7 wickets at an economy of 7.55 and an average of 28.57; best figures 2/17.
How does Molly Penfold bowl to left-handers?
4 wickets at 18.75 against left-handers and 8 at 43.38 against right-handers (Women's ODI, runs off the bat).