Sanjay Krishnamurthi

Sanjay Krishnamurthi
Personal information
Born (2003-06-02) 2 June 2003
Corvallis, Oregon, United States
BattingRight-handed
BowlingSlow left arm orthodox
RoleAll-rounder
International information
National side
ODI debut (cap 35)13 September 2021 v Nepal
Last ODI3 November 2025 v UAE
T20I debut (cap 45)20 February 2025 v Oman
Last T20I15 February 2026 v Namibia
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2021–presentBay Blazers (squad no. 57)
2023–presentSan Francisco Unicorns (squad no. 69)
Career statistics
Competition ODI T20I LA T20
Matches 16 13 16 47
Runs scored 270 196 270 821
Batting average 22.50 32.66 22.50 25.65
100s/50s 0/1 0/1 0/1 0/4
Top score 61 68* 61 92
Balls bowled 106 30 106 48
Wickets 4 2 4 2
Bowling average 20.00 10.50 20.00 24.00
5 wickets in innings 0 0 0 0
10 wickets in match 0 0 0 0
Best bowling 3/10 2/13 3/10 2/13
Catches/stumpings 10/– 8/– 10/– 20/–
Source: Cricinfo, 15 February 2026

Sanjay Prasad Krishnamurthi (born 2 June 2003) is an American cricketer who plays for the United States cricket team.[1][2] In June 2021, he was selected to take part in the Minor League Cricket tournament in the United States following the players' draft.[3] In September 2021, Krishnamurthi was named as a reserve player in the United States' One Day International (ODI) squad for the rescheduled tri-series in Oman.[4] Following an injury to team-mate Aaron Jones, Krishnamurthi was added to the main ODI squad for the tour.[5] He made his ODI debut on 13 September 2021, for the United States against Nepal.[6]

On July 8, 2024, Krishnamurthi made his T20 debut playing for the San Francisco Unicorns against the Los Angeles Knight Riders.[7] On July 22, 2024, Krishnamurthi played a match winning innings of 79* off 42 balls during a chase of 177 against the Washington Freedom. [8][9]

He is currently attending San Jose State University, pursuing a degree in computer science.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Sanjay Krishnamurthi". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  2. ^ "Minor League Cricket Week 3 Wrap: Chi-town boys fire; Sanjay Krishnamurthi - Bangalore to the Bay". CricBuzz. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  3. ^ "All 27 Teams Complete Initial Roster Selection Following Minor League Cricket Draft". USA Cricket. June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  4. ^ "Sanjay Krishnamurthi Called Up for USA Tour of Oman". USA Cricket. September 11, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  5. ^ "Phillip and Krishnamurthi called into ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 Squad". USA Cricket. September 12, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  6. ^ "37th Match (D/N), Al Amerat, Sep 13 2021, ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  7. ^ "San Francisco Unicorns vs Los Angeles Knight Riders: Cricket Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  8. ^ "San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom: Cricket Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  9. ^ Simon, Alex (July 23, 2024). "The SJSU computer science major who just became a sports sensation overnight". SFGATE.
  10. ^ "A Spartan Stands at the Top of the Cricket World | SJSU NewsCenter". blogs.sjsu.edu. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
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