Jonassen 'will get a chance'

Sophie Molineux admits she's felt a few mixed emotions at being selected ahead of fellow left-arm orthodox spinner Jess Jonassen in Australia's two World T20 group matches to date.

The 20-year-old Victorian, who made her debut against India earlier this year, was handed greater responsibility while Jonassen was recovering from knee surgery during Australia's recent series against New Zealand and Pakistan.

That included stepping into Jonassen's role during the powerplay – bearing the brunt of the biggest hitters with only two fielders outside the circle – and at the end of the innings.

It was a task Molineux executed in astounding fashion for a player with just a handful of international matches to her name, collecting 11 wickets at 10.27, with an economy rate of 4.91.

Brisbane Heat star Jonassen, one of the most experienced members of Australia's attack, rejoined the squad at the end of the Pakistan series, but such has been the squeeze with all of Australia's bowlers in form – including the incumbent line-up of spinners Molineux, Georgia Wareham and Ashleigh Gardner, and pace bowlers Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt and Delissa Kimmince – someone had to miss out for the World T20 opener against Pakistan and selectors opted to stick with a winning combo.

"There was a bit of mixed emotion," Molineux said ahead of Australian training in Guyana on Monday.

"I love having Jono (Jonassen) around the squad, she's been really good to me.

"We've had a lot of great conversations about left-arm off-spin and it's hard to see Jono running drinks.

"But at the same time she's been really supportive of me and I'm really thankful for that, and she's been really great around the squad."

Speaking about Australia's selection dilemmas ahead of the tournament, coach Matthew Mott suggested tweaks would be made throughout the tournament based on opposition teams and the conditions.

With that in mind, Molineux can't see Jonassen remaining on the sidelines for long.

"I'm sure she'll get her chance and she'll take it with both hands," Molineux said.

"I suppose that's the way it is at the moment with this set up, the squad's in a really good place and it's hard to pick an XI each game."

Molineux was under an injury cloud heading into the tournament after copping a knock to her bowling hand. The Renegades allrounder was still sporting strapping at training on Monday but said the injury was not causing any issues.

She's also relishing the low and slow conditions at Providence Stadium, at what's her first world tournament.

"I've loved it over here," she said. "I'm really enjoying going out in the green and gold and playing in a World Cup, it's pretty surreal and I'm still pinching myself that I'm here.

"But I'm really enjoying it and hopefully I'll turn a few balls."

Australia's clash with New Zealand begins at 11am Wednesday AEDT. Fox Sports will broadcast every match of the Women's World T20, while the Nine Network will televise Australia's matches.

2018 ICC Women's World T20  

Australia squad: Meg Lanning (c), Rachael Haynes (vc), Nicole Bolton, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Alyssa Healy (wk), Jess Jonassen, Delissa Kimmince, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Elyse Villani, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham

November 9: Australia beat Pakistan by 52 runs

November 11: Australia v Ireland, Province Stadium

November 13: Australia v New Zealand, Province Stadium

November 17: Australia v India, Province Stadium

November 22: Semi-finals, Sir Vivian Richards Ground, Antigua

November 24: Final, Sir Vivian Richards Ground