by Australia Women have had nine T20I captains since 2005. That’s a lean number for almost 20 years of cricket.
Each captain left the team in a better place than they found it, and the numbers back that up.
If you want the complete list of Australia Women’s T20I captains from 2005 to 2026, you’re in the right place.
Australia Women’s T20I Captains List
Names, spans, matches, wins, and win rates, all in one place.
Australia Women’s T20I Captains: The Full List
Here’s a quick look at every captain, how long they served, and how often they won.
| Captain | Span | Matches | Wins | Losses | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belinda Clark | 2005 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Karen Rolton | 2006–09 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 61.53% |
| Jodie Fields | 2009–13 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 61.53% |
| Alex Blackwell | 2010–16 | 20 | 8 | 11 | 40% |
| Meg Lanning | 2014–23 | 100 | 76 | 18 | 76% |
| Rachael Haynes | 2017–20 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 50% |
| Alyssa Healy | 2022–24 | 25 | 19 | 5 | 76% |
| Tahlia McGrath | 2022–25 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 88.88% |
| Sophie Molineux | 2026– | – | – | – | – |
Captain by Captain: What You Need to Know?
Belinda Clark (2005)
Clark started the T20I captaincy story for Australia. One match, one win. She didn’t get much time in the format, but her broader influence on Australian women’s cricket was hard to overstate. She connected the traditional game to the early T20 years.
Karen Rolton (2006–09)
Rolton led Australia through 13 T20Is and won eight of them. A 61.53% win rate was solid for a format still finding its feet. Teams were still working out how to use the powerplay, and Rolton kept Australia competitive throughout.
Jodie Fields (2009–13)
Fields captained 26 matches, the most in this early era. She won 16 of them, matching Rolton’s win rate exactly at 61.53%. As a wicketkeeper, Fields brought sharp awareness to the job. Her four-year stint helped Australia build a consistent identity in T20 cricket.
Alex Blackwell (2010–16)
Blackwell had a 40% win rate across 20 matches. The numbers don’t flatter her, but she led during a genuine transition period. Older players were moving on. New ones were coming through. Blackwell gave the team direction when they needed steadiness more than dominance.
Meg Lanning (2014–23)
This is where the record books start to look different. Meg Lanning captained Australia in 100 T20Is and won 76 of them. A 76% win rate over 100 matches is a level most captains in any sport would be proud of. She led the team to ICC titles, raised the standard of preparation, and did it all while being one of the best batters in the world.
The Lanning era didn’t just produce wins. It created a blueprint that the captains after her have followed.
Rachael Haynes (2017–20)
Haynes captained six T20Is across three seasons, usually when the regular captain was unavailable. She won three and lost three, but that record misses the point. Her value was in providing calm, consistent leadership without disrupting the team’s rhythm. Australia’s captaincy depth has always been one of its strengths, and Haynes was a big reason why.
Alyssa Healy (2022–24)
Alyssa Healy took over and immediately looked comfortable in charge. She led 25 T20Is and won 19 of them, matching Lanning’s 76% win rate. Healy brought an attacking mindset to the role, both with the bat and in her on-field decisions. Her stint showed Australia could keep producing captains at the highest level.
Tahlia McGrath (2022–25)
McGrath has the best win rate of any Australia Women’s T20I captain. Eight wins from nine matches as captain give her an 88.88% success rate. She captained mostly during Healy’s absences, but her record stands on its own. McGrath’s composure and all-round ability made her a natural fit when Australia needed a steady hand.
Sophie Molineux (2026–Current T20I Captain of the Australian Women’s Team)
Sophie Molineux is Australia’s ninth T20I captain. She’s an all-rounder who has worked through injury setbacks and become one of the more thoughtful players in the group. Her first assignment is against India.
Molineux inherits a team with strong systems and a 20-year captaincy culture. She also inherits the pressure that comes with that.
What the Records Tell Us?
A few things stand out across this list:
- Depth is a feature, not an accident. Australia has had nine captains in 20 years, but the handovers have been smooth. Players like Haynes and McGrath have filled in without a drop in standards.
- The win rates are trending up. Clark and Rolton were winning around 60-100% at a time when women’s T20 cricket was new. Lanning, Healy, and McGrath have all won at 76% or better with more matches and stronger competition.
- Wicketkeepers keep getting the job. Fields, Healy, and (partially) McGrath all had captaincy stints while keeping wicket. That speaks to the tactical awareness Australia values in its leaders.
FAQs
- Who was the first Australia Women’s T20I captain?
Belinda Clark captained Australia in their first T20I in 2005. She led one match and won it.
- Who has captained Australia Women the most in T20Is?
Meg Lanning holds the record with 100 matches as T20I captain between 2014 and 2023.
- Which Australia Women’s captain has the best win rate in T20Is?
Tahlia McGrath has the best win rate at 88.88%, winning eight of nine matches as captain.
- Who is the current Australia Women’s T20I captain?
Sophie Molineux became Australia’s T20I captain in 2026.
- How many Australia Women’s T20I captains have there been?
Australia has had nine T20I captains from 2005 to 2026.
- Did Alyssa Healy and Tahlia McGrath captain at the same time?
Yes. Both captained Australia between 2022 and 2025, with McGrath often leading when Healy was unavailable.
Conclusion:
The list of Australia Women’s T20I captains from 2005 to 2026 is short but impressive.
Nine captains, one consistent direction.
From Belinda Clark’s single match in 2005 to Sophie Molineux’s new chapter in 2026, Australia Women have built one of the best leadership records in women’s cricket.
The win rates speak for themselves.
