Molly Penfold

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

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

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

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

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