Sabbineni Meghana is an Indian cricketer who has represented the Andhra Pradesh women’s squad. She is a right-arm off-break bowler and right-handed batter. Meghana made her domestic cricket debut during the 2019-20 season. She has consistently performed for Andhra Pradesh in domestic tournaments.
Personal Information
| Full Name | Sabbineni Meghana |
| Nickname (if applicable) | None publicly known |
| Date of Birth | June 7, 1996 |
| Age | 27 (as of February 19, 2024) |
| Place of Birth | Krishna, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Height | Approximately 5′ 5″ (1.68 m) (based on estimates) |
| Weight | Information not publicly available |
| Role in the Team | Right-handed batter (primarily), right-arm medium bowler (occasionally) |
| Playing Hand | Right-handed |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Cricket Career
| Major Teams Represented | Domestic: Andhra, South Zone, Railways Women, Gujarat Giants (Women’s Premier League), Royal Challenger Bangalore (WPL) 2024 |
| International: India | |
| Playing Style | Batting Style: Aggressive and attacking |
| Bowling Style: Accurate and skillful with good variations. | |
| Career Span | 2014-present (domestic), 2022-present (international) |
| Debut | Domestic: Information not publicly available |
| International: T20I against New Zealand on February 12, 2022 | |
| Retirement | Not yet retired and actively playing. |
| Domestic Achievements | Leading run-scorer in the 2021–22 Women’s Senior One Day Trophy with 388 runs. |
| Represented South Zone in various domestic tournaments. | |
| International Achievements | Part of the 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup squad. |
| Part of the victorious Team India in the 2016 and 2022 Women’s T20 Asia Cup. | |
| Scored a century in the 2023 Women’s Cricket World Cup. |
| Career Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Format | Matches |
| Test Matches | No appearances yet |
| ODIs | 10 |
| T20Is | 17 |
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Personal Life
- Educational Background | Studied at Kannur University (details not publicly available).
- Other Interests and Hobbies| Fitness, traveling, spending time with family and friends.
Overall Career Stats
She has represented teams such as Andhra Women, Gujarat Giants Women, India Women, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women, and Trailblazers in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Meghana has played 3 Women’s One Day Internationals (WODIs) and 17 Women’s Twenty20 Internationals (WT20Is) for India. Meghana has scored 114 runs in 3 matches at an impressive average of 38.00 with a highest score of 61 in WODIs. Her aggressive batting style is evident from her strike rate of 108.57.
She has accumulated 258 runs in 16 innings including a highest score of 69 at an average of 18.42 and a strike rate of 102.78 in WT20Is. She has also contributed with the ball having taken 2 catches in WODIs and 3 in WT20Is.
5 Unknown Facts about Sabbineni Meghana
- She was the highest run-getter in the 2021-22 Women’s Senior One Day Trophy accumulating 388 runs with a century and two half-centuries.
- Meghana represented India in the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
- She has played for various domestic teams, including Andhra, South Zone, Railways, Trailblazers and Gujarat Giants.
- Meghana’s sister is Geethika Sabbineni and her brother-in-law is Vivek Vanapalli.
- Meghana was signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Women’s Premier League auction for the 2024 season in December 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sabbineni Meghana?
Sabbineni Meghana is an Indian cricketer who has represented the Andhra Pradesh women’s squad. She is a right-arm off-break bowler and right-handed batter.
What are Sabbineni Meghana’s major achievements in domestic cricket?
Sabbineni Meghana has consistently performed for Andhra Pradesh in domestic tournaments. She was the leading run-scorer in the 2021–22 Women’s Senior One Day Trophy with 388 runs and has represented South Zone in various domestic tournaments.
In which teams have Sabbineni Meghana played in the Indian Premier League (IPL)?
Sabbineni Meghana has represented teams such as Gujarat Giants Women, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women and Trailblazers in the Indian Premier League (IPL).