Sanjay Krishnamurthi is a 22-year-old American cricketer and software engineer who currently represents the United States national team as an all-rounder. As of February 7, 2026, he is participating in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, where he recently played in the USA’s opening group match against India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Recent Performance & T20 World Cup 2026
- India vs USA (Feb 7, 2026): In the team’s opening clash, Krishnamurthi came in at number 5 with the USA struggling at 13/3. He showed aggressive intent, hitting spinner Axar Patel for a six and reaching 35 runs off 27 balls as the USA attempted to chase down 162.
- Role: Primarily a right-handed top-order batter and a slow left-arm orthodox bowler.
- Current Domestic Teams: He plays for the San Francisco Unicorns in Major League Cricket (MLC) and recently joined MI Emirates in the International League T20 (ILT20) for the 2025–26 season.
Career Statistics
Based on his career as of early 2026:
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Wickets | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 16 | 270 | 22.50 | 97.12 | 4 | 3/10 |
| T20I | 10 | 125* | 31.25 | 125.0+ | 2 | 2/13 |
| T20 (Total) | 43 | 715 | 24.66 | 136.45 | 2 | 2/13 |
*Note: T20I stats are estimated including live match performance against India on Feb 7, 2026.
Background & Education
- Education: He is a graduate of San Jose State University (SJSU), where he completed a Bachelor of Computer Science in 2025.
- Heritage: Born in Corvallis, Oregon, he also spent time training at the Six Cricket Academy in Bengaluru, India, before returning to the U.S. to pursue professional cricket.
- Career Milestone: He made international headlines in 2025 during the MLC when he struck four sixes in a single over against Rachin Ravindra