David Andrew Miller is a prominent South African left-handed batsman, who is renowned for his explosive batting style, particularly in limited-overs formats.
Name: David Andrew Miller
Date of Birth: June 10, 1989
Birthplace: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Nationality: South African
Role: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Handed Bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm off-break
Early Life and Domestic Career
David Miller attended Maritzburg College and displayed early talent in cricket, leading to his selection for the KwaZulu-Natal provincial team. He made his debut for the Dolphins at the age of 17 in the 2007-08 season. He averaged only 12.33 in that season as the Dolphins finished fifth. After that, he was selected for the South Africa ‘A’ team for a limited-overs series against Bangladesh ‘A’.
David Miller International Career
ODI and T20I Debut
Miller made his One Day International (ODI) debut for South Africa against the West Indies on May 22, 2010. He debuted in T20 Internationals (T20Is) against the same opposition on May 20, 2010.
Notable Performances
- 2013 Champions Trophy: Miller played a crucial role in South Africa’s campaign, showcasing his ability to handle pressure situations.
- 2015 World Cup: He scored an unbeaten 138 against Zimbabwe, highlighting his big-match temperament.
- Record Partnerships: Miller, alongside JP Duminy, set a world record for the highest fifth-wicket partnership in ODIs with an unbeaten 256-run stand against Zimbabwe in 2015.
- Fastest T20I Century: Miller holds the record for the fastest T20I century by a South African, reaching the milestone in just 35 balls against Bangladesh in 2017.
David Miller Stats
IPL and Franchise Cricket
Miller has been a significant presence in various T20 leagues around the world, especially in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has played for:
- Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings): Miller was a key player for this franchise. Miller was the highest run-getter for Punjab. He scored 418 runs at an average of 59.71. He scored three fifties and a hundred. The hundred came off 38 balls against Bangalore and is the third fastest in the IPL.
- Rajasthan Royals: Miller was acquired by the Royals in 2020, bringing his finishing prowess to the team.
- Gujarat Titans: In the 2022 IPL season, Miller played a vital role for the Gujarat Titans, helping them win their maiden title.
In addition to the IPL, Miller has also participated in other T20 leagues, including the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), the Pakistan Super League (PSL), and the Mzansi Super League (MSL).
David Miller Family & Wife
David Miller’s wife’s name is Camilla Harris, she plays an equally significant role in his life. Camilla, a professional polo player and entrepreneur, has been a constant source of support and inspiration for David.
David Miller’s Wife’s Instagram
David Miller T20 World Cup
South Africa batter David Miller, whose dismissal in the last over of the T20 World Cup final turned the tide in India’s favor. South Africa remains unbeaten in the entire T20 world campaign but defeated India in the Final by 7 runs. It was only the first time that the South African men’s team had made it to a World Cup final, The Proteas have made it to seven ICC tournament semifinals.
He opened up on loss, on Instagram Miller wrote, “I am gutted!! Really tough pill to swallow after what transpired 2 days ago. Words don’t explain how I am feeling. One thing I do know is how proud I am of this unit.”
Miller Stats in T20 World Cup
In nine matches at the 2024 T20 World Cup, Miller scored 169 runs at an average of 28.16, with a half-century and strike rate of 102.42. His best score was 59*.5
