She scored 140 runs in seven matches, including a top score of 64, and excelled with the ball, claiming 16 wickets with best figures of 4/17.
Melbourne Renegades Women secured the WBBL 2024 title with a dramatic 7-run (DLS) victory over Brisbane Heat Women at the MCG, Melbourne.
The Renegades posted 141/9 in the final, powered by Hayley Matthews’ brilliant 69 off 61 balls. Rain disrupted the match, reducing Brisbane Heat’s target to 98 runs in 12 overs.
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Despite a spirited chase, Brisbane Heat Women fell short by 7 runs, with Jess Jonassen’s valiant effort with 44 off 28 balls. Her innings kept Brisbane in contention, but the Renegades ultimately clinched a memorable triumph. Hayley Matthews, who also took two wickets, was named Player of the Match for her exceptional all-round performance.
Sophie Molineux, the skipper, though not impactful in the final, was crucial to the Renegades’ successful campaign. She scored 140 runs in seven matches, including a top score of 64, and excelled with the ball, claiming 16 wickets with best figures of 4/17. Her all-round contributions were instrumental in the team’s journey to the championship.
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Earlier this year, Molineux also played a significant role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women’s championship-winning run. In 10 matches, she claimed 12 wickets, with best figures of 3/20, finishing as the third-highest wicket-taker of the tournament.
Additionally, she contributed 78 runs with the bat. Her performances, particularly with the ball, were pivotal to RCB Women’s success.
Molineux’s consistent all-round impact across tournaments has established her as a key player in shaping title-winning campaigns, both for the Renegades and RCB Women, underlining her value as a dependable performer on the biggest stages.
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