Know Everything About Veda Krishnamurthy – Career Stats, Records and Legacy

Veda Krishnamurthy was born on 16 October 1992 in Kadur, a small town in Karnataka, India. She grew up in a modest family. Veda began playing street cricket when she was just a few years old. As a child, she also learned karate and even earned a black belt by the age of twelve. She later said that karate helped build her strength and confidence long before she picked up the bat.

When Veda was thirteen, she joined the Karnataka Institute of Cricket in Bengaluru. Her talent was clear from the start and her father moved the family to the city so she could train seriously. Coaches like Irfan Sait mentored her and guided her to improve her technique and mindset. Veda has often named Mithali Raj as one of her early inspirations. Later on, she played alongside her both in the state and national teams.

Veda made her India debut in June 2011, at the age of eighteen. Her first match was an ODI against England in Derby, where she scored an impressive 51 runs. Just days earlier, she had made her T20I debut in a match against Australia in the same tour.

In international cricket, Veda played 48 ODIs, scoring 829 runs with an average around 25 and eight half‑centuries. She also took three wickets in that format. In 76 T20 Internationals, she scored 875 runs, including two half‑centuries, and took 38 catches. She was known for her fearless style, quick striking, and excellent fielding skills.

One of Veda’s most memorable moments came during the 2017 Women’s Cricket World Cup. In the match against New Zealand, she blasted 70 runs off only 45 balls – a fearless innings filled with boundaries that helped India reach the semi‑finals. She was a key member of the Indian team that reached the final at Lord’s, where they narrowly lost to England by nine runs .

Veda also played domestic cricket for Karnataka and later the Railways team, often captaining both squads. In 2021–22 and 2022–23, she led Karnataka to the finals of the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy, finishing as runners‑up to Railways.

In 2017, she was signed by the Hobart Hurricanes in the Women’s Big Bash League in Australia, becoming one of the few Indian players to feature in that competition. Later, she also played for Velocity in the Women’s T20 Challenge and for the Gujarat Giants in the 2024 Women’s Premier League.

On 25 July 2025, at the age of thirty‑two, Veda announced her retirement from all forms of professional cricket. She shared a heartfelt message on social media, describing her journey from the narrow lanes of her hometown to wearing the Indian jersey with pride. She expressed gratitude toward her family, coaches, teammates, and officials for shaping her career and making her feel part of a cricket family.

Veda said she was stepping aside to allow younger talent to take their place, while also making clear that her love for the game remains strong and that she would continue to support cricket in other ways.

Looking back, Veda is remembered as a fearless middle‑order batter, a sharp fielder, and a leader on and off the field. Her quick scoring, strong presence, and passion left a lasting mark on women’s cricket in India. Fans remember her fiery knocks, especially that famous 70 off 45 in the World Cup, and those memorable catches in the deep.

Though she will no longer play competitively, Veda’s influence on the sport continues. Many hope she will stay involved—as coach, mentor, commentator, or administrator—because her energy and experience still have much to offer Indian cricket. Her journey remains an inspiring story of hard work, belief, and breaking barriers—from a small town with big dreams to national hero.