Sophie Molineux has been a go-to spinner in Australia’s setup for years. With her disciplined left-arm spin and sharp cricketing brain, she has delivered consistent spells and emerged as a reliable match-turner for her teams.
But her impact is not limited to bowling alone. Over the last few seasons, Molineux has also transformed into a confident and dependable leader.
Molineux took over the captaincy of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) side Melbourne Renegades ahead of WBBL|07 (2021). Since then, she has guided the team through highs and lows, including leading them to their first-ever WBBL championship title in WBBL|10 (2024).
Here’s a complete look at Sophie Molineux’s updated captaincy record in the WBBL.
Sophie Molineux Captaincy Record in WBBL (Updated 2025)
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Renegades | 40 | 18 | 19 | 3 | 48.65% |
Molineux has built significant leadership experience in the WBBL. As Melbourne Renegades captain, she has shaped team culture, backed young players, and delivered some of the most memorable seasons in the club’s history.
Taking charge in WBBL|07 (2021), the then 23-year-old became the youngest Renegades captain. She immediately made an impact by guiding the team to a 2nd-place finish on the points table and a spot in the finals — a major turnaround for the club.
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The 2022 season (WBBL|08) was challenging, with the Renegades finishing 7th. Later that year, Molineux suffered a major ACL injury, ruling her out of WBBL|09 (2023), where Hayley Matthews took over as stand-in captain.
Molineux made a heroic return in WBBL|10 (2024), leading Melbourne Renegades to their first-ever WBBL title. In the final, she delivered a clutch bowling performance, picking 1/22 and defending the total in the high-pressure last over.
In WBBL|11 (2025-26), she missed the opening games due to a quad strain, with Georgia Wareham stepping in. However, once fit, Molineux returned to captaincy mid-season and continued to lead the squad with composure.
Despite the ups and downs across seasons, Sophie Molineux stands as the most impactful and successful captain in Melbourne Renegades’ WBBL history, thanks to her title win, strong tactical presence, and consistent leadership growth.
