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Shafali Verma vs Sophie Molineux: Who Is Better? International Stats Comparison

Who is better — Shafali Verma or Sophie Molineux?

Shafali Verma has the edge on the headline numbers: Shafali Verma leads on T20I batting (3,174 runs, avg 28.9). Full T20I, ODI, Test and IPL stats are below.

Shafali Verma (India Women) has 3,174 T20I runs at avg 28.9 in 124 matches. Sophie Molineux (Australia Women) has 107 T20I runs at avg 8.2 in 51 matches. Head-to-head batting, bowling & fielding across T20I, ODI & Test.

Full season · batting · bowling · fielding · MOTM · form

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PLAYER 1
🏏
Shafali Verma
🇮🇳 INDW · 8.5 cr
VS
PLAYER 2
⚡
Sophie Molineux
🦘 AUSW · 8.5 cr
🏏
Shafali Verma
🇮🇳 India Women
BAT🏅 3× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
88
Avg Pts
204
Best FP
144.7
Pts/Cr
483
Total Runs
7
Total Wkts
⚡
Sophie Molineux
🦘 Australia Women
BOWL🏅 2× MOTM
8.5 cr
Credits
61
Avg Pts
159
Best FP
143.1
Pts/Cr
212
Total Runs
22
Total Wkts
🔥 Clear Pick
🏏 Shafali Verma
27 higher avg pts · 204 best fantasy score · 3× MOTM
🏏 Shafali Verma
VS
⚡ Sophie Molineux
T20I Career Overview
124Matches51
🏏 Batting
3174Runs107
28.85Batting Avg8.23
137.82Strike Rate118.89
0Centuries0
20Half-Centuries0
101Sixes 🔴2
88
Best Score
25
🎳 Bowling
16Wickets56
22.69Bowling Avg18.07
6.56Economy Rate6.11
05-Wkt Hauls0
3/15
Best Figures
4/16
Source: Cricsheet (cricsheet.org, CC BY 4.0) · International matches only

Shafali Verma vs Sophie Molineux — Stat Comparison Table

Head-to-head numbers at a glance. Higher value is highlighted in green (lower is better for economy and bowling/batting averages).

IPL season stats
StatisticShafali VermaSophie Molineux
Matches1420
Avg fantasy points8861
Best fantasy score204159
Runs483212
Strike rate142.999.5
Fours6718
Sixes164
Half-centuries (50+)50
Highest score6847
Wickets722
Economy rate5.856.31
Best spell (wkts)33
Catches97
Total dismissals98
International career — T20I
StatisticShafali VermaSophie Molineux
Matches12451
Runs3174107
Batting average28.858.23
Strike rate137.8118.9
Half-centuries (50+)200
Wickets1656
Bowling average22.6918.07
Economy rate6.566.11

📋 Format by format

T20I. Shafali Verma has played 124 T20Is and Sophie Molineux 51. Shafali Verma has 3,174 runs at 28.9 (strike rate 137.8), against 107 at 8.2 (118.9) for Sophie Molineux, so Shafali Verma has scored more. With the ball, Shafali Verma has 16 wickets at an economy of 6.56 and Sophie Molineux 56 at 6.11; Sophie Molineux has more wickets.

ODI. Shafali Verma has played 62 ODIs and Sophie Molineux 19. Shafali Verma has 880 runs at 20.0 (strike rate 80.8), against 143 at 14.3 (79.0) for Sophie Molineux, so Shafali Verma has scored more. With the ball, Shafali Verma has 3 wickets at an economy of 5.27 and Sophie Molineux 32 at 3.88; Sophie Molineux has more wickets.

Test. Shafali Verma has played 7 Tests and Sophie Molineux 3. Shafali Verma has 640 runs at 49.2 (strike rate 73.1), against 97 at 24.3 (53.3) for Sophie Molineux, so Shafali Verma has scored more. Hundreds: Shafali Verma 1, Sophie Molineux 0. Fifties: 3 and 0. With the ball, Shafali Verma has 2 wickets at an economy of 2.22 and Sophie Molineux 7 at 2.26; Sophie Molineux has more wickets while Shafali Verma is more economical.

International numbers up to 30 August 2026.

Stats updated
⚡ Strengths & Captaincy Pick
🏏 Shafali Verma
✓ Superior run-scorer
✓ Higher strike rate
✓ More big-hitting sixes
✓ Better economy rate
✓ Higher avg fantasy pts
✓ More MOTM awards
⚡ Sophie Molineux
✓ More wickets
👑 Captaincy Recommendation
C: 🏏 Shafali Verma
88 avg pts · 204 best · 3 MOTM
VC: ⚡ Sophie Molineux
Captaining Shafali Verma gives you 2× pts. Always verify playing XI before locking.
📝 T20I Career Comparison

Shafali Verma vs Sophie Molineux — T20I is a highly-debated cricket matchup. Below are their T20I career highlights.

T20I career: Shafali Verma has scored 3,174 T20I runs in 124 matches at an average of 28.85, with 20 half-centuries. She has also taken 16 T20I wickets at an average of 22.69 with an economy of 6.56.

T20I career: Sophie Molineux has scored 107 T20I runs in 51 matches at an average of 8.23. She has also taken 56 T20I wickets at an average of 18.07 with an economy of 6.11.

Fantasy Impact: From a pure fantasy perspective, Shafali Verma is the stronger pick with an average of 88 pts per game in recent fantasy cricket. Always check the playing XI and toss before locking in your captain.

Stats are sourced from international career records. Compare more players using our Player Comparison Tool.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better fantasy stats — Shafali Verma or Sophie Molineux?

Based on recent data, Shafali Verma has the edge with a higher average of 88 fantasy points per game. Shafali Verma leads in runs scored (483 runs). Overall Shafali Verma is the stronger fantasy pick this season.

Shafali Verma vs Sophie Molineux — who is a better fantasy captain?

Shafali Verma is the recommended fantasy captain pick, averaging 88 pts per game with a best score of 204 pts. As captain you earn 2× points, so choosing the player in better form is crucial. Always check the toss and playing XI before finalising your captain.

Who has a better strike rate — Shafali Verma or Sophie Molineux?

Shafali Verma has the superior batting strike rate this season (142.9), making them more valuable in T20 cricket where quick scoring is rewarded with bonus fantasy points.

What is the price difference between Shafali Verma and Sophie Molineux?

Shafali Verma costs 8.5 Cr and Sophie Molineux costs 8.5 Cr in current fantasy. The player with lower credits who delivers similar points gives you better value, freeing up budget for other expensive picks.

How many MOTM awards have Shafali Verma and Sophie Molineux won?

Shafali Verma has won 3 Man of the Match awards and Sophie Molineux has won 2 MOTM awards. MOTM winners earn +25 bonus fantasy points, making them extremely valuable.

Should I pick Shafali Verma or Sophie Molineux in my fantasy XI?

If you can only pick one, Shafali Verma is the statistically stronger fantasy cricket pick this season. However, consider the match conditions — if India Women are favourites, more of their players will contribute, and vice versa for Australia Women. Use this comparison tool to make an informed decision every match.

Who has more T20I runs, Shafali Verma or Sophie Molineux?

Shafali Verma has more T20I runs: Shafali Verma has 3,174 in 124 matches (average 28.9) and Sophie Molineux has 107 in 51 (average 8.2).

Who has taken more T20I wickets, Shafali Verma or Sophie Molineux?

Sophie Molineux has more T20I wickets: Shafali Verma has 16 at an average of 22.7 and Sophie Molineux has 56 at 18.1.

Who has more ODI runs, Shafali Verma or Sophie Molineux?

Shafali Verma has more ODI runs: Shafali Verma has 880 in 62 matches (average 20.0) and Sophie Molineux has 143 in 19 (average 14.3).

Who has the better ODI strike rate?

Shafali Verma scores faster in ODIs: Shafali Verma strikes at 80.8 and Sophie Molineux at 79.0.

Who has more Test runs, Shafali Verma or Sophie Molineux?

Shafali Verma has more Test runs: Shafali Verma has 640 in 7 matches (average 49.2) and Sophie Molineux has 97 in 3 (average 24.3).
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