David Miller

Personal details 

Full NameDavid Andrew Miller
Date of birthJune 10, 1989
Age34 years 
NationalitySouth African 
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Current teamGujarat Titans 
PositionMiddle order 
Batting styleLeft hand Bat
Bowling styleRight arm Offbreak
Jersey number10
Started playingMay 20, 2010
Family membersFather – Andrew Miller Mother – Jenny Miller Brother – Greg Miller Sister – Jessica OlivierFiancee – Camilla Harris

David Miller Recent Matches 

MATCHBatDateGroundFormat
Barishal vs Victorians8*01-Mar-2024MirpurT20
Barishal vs Rangpur22*28-Feb-2024MirpurT20
Barishal vs Chattogram1726-Feb-2024MirpurT20
Royals vs Super Kings4707-Feb-2024JohannesburgT20
Royals vs Eastern Cape1104-Feb-2024GqeberhaT20

Batting Stats 

FORMATMatRunsHSAveSR100s50s
ODIs173445813942.05103.31624
T20Is1162268106*33.85144.5526
FC63334217736.3257.8619

Bowling stats 

FORMATMatWktsBBMAveEcon5w
ODIs173
T20Is116
FC6305.040

Teams 

South AfricaJamaica Tallawahs
Bangla TigersKings XI Punjab
Barbados RoyalsKwaZulu-Natal
Bengal TigersKwaZulu-Natal Inland Under-19s
DolphinsMultan Sultans
Durban HeatPaarl Royals
DurhamPeshawar Zalmi
Eagles (UAE)Rajasthan Royals
Fortune BarishalSouth Africa A
GlamorganSouth Africa Academy
Gujarat TitansSouth African Schools
Hobart HurricanesSt Lucia Zouks
ICC World XITexas Super Kings
Jaffna KingsUthura Rudras
YorkshireWelsh Fire (Men)
Winnipeg Hawks

About David Miller 

David Miller is a South African cricketer known for his explosive batting style and athleticism on the field. Born on June 10, 1989, in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, Miller made his international debut in 2010 in a T20 match against the West Indies. He quickly gained recognition for his ability to clear the boundaries with ease, earning him the nickname “Killer Miller.”

In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Miller has represented various franchises, including Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) and Rajasthan Royals. Known for his ability to finish matches with big hits, Miller has been a valuable asset in the middle order for his teams.

Apart from his batting prowess, Miller is also an agile fielder, known for his quick reflexes and ability to take sharp catches. Over the years, he has showcased his talent in limited-overs cricket, contributing crucial runs for South Africa in both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and T20 matches.

Off the field, Miller is admired for his humility and dedication to the sport. He continues to be a key player in South African cricket and a sought-after asset in T20 leagues around the world.

David Miller Career Highlights 

-Made his international debut in 2010 in a T20 match against the West Indies.

-Earned the nickname “Killer Miller” due to his ability to clear boundaries with ease.

– Represented various IPL franchises, including Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) and Rajasthan Royals.

– dmired for his humility and dedication to the sport.

-1st Highest partnership for the fifth wicket (256*) One-Day Internationals.

-10th Most player-of-the-series awards (3) Twenty20 Internationals.

-1st Most runs in an innings (by batting position) (106*) Twenty20 Internationals.

David Miller Awards 

-ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year for the year 2021

Career 

Domestic career 

David Miller debuted in first-class cricket during the Dolphins’ final game of the 2007–08 SuperSport Series, scoring a half-century. He also participated in eight matches of the one-day MTN Domestic Championship that season, averaging 13 runs. Additionally, he played two Pro20 Series matches, reaching the final with the Dolphins. In 2018, Miller was selected as a marquee player for the Global T20 Canada tournament and joined the Winnipeg Hawks. Later that year, he joined Durban Heat for the inaugural Mzansi Super League T20 tournament. He continued with Durban Heat in subsequent editions. In 2021, Miller was named in KwaZulu-Natal’s squad for the South African domestic season.

IPL Career 

In the 2013 IPL auction, Kings XI Punjab acquired Miller for ₹6 crore. Throughout that season, he featured in all matches for his team. On 6 May 2013, Miller’s remarkable innings saw him notch the third-fastest century in IPL history, scoring an unbeaten 101 off just 38 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore at Mohali. Virat Kohli, the opposing captain, hailed it as one of the finest IPL innings he had witnessed, despite dropping a catch when Miller was on 41. Retained by Kings XI Punjab for the 2014 season, Miller played a pivotal role in guiding his team to the finals. He was appointed captain for the 2016 season but was replaced by Murali Vijay after a string of losses. In 2020, Miller was released by Kings XI Punjab and was picked up by Rajasthan Royals in the auction. Subsequently, in the 2022 IPL auction, he was acquired by the Gujarat Titans, where his stellar performance, tallying 481 runs at an average of 68.71, was instrumental in securing the team’s maiden title.

YEARMATRUNSHSAVGSR10050
Career1212714101*36.68138.4112
2023162594632.38145.5100
20221648194*68.71142.7302
202191246224.8109.7301
20201000000
20191021359*26.62129.8701
20183742637115.6200
201758330*27.66103.7500
2016141613116.1122.900
20151335789*32.45134.2102
2014164466644.6149.1603
201312418101*59.71164.5613
201269834*32.66130.6600

International career 

Miller received his national call-up in May 2010 following an impressive performance for South Africa A against Bangladesh A, emerging as the second-highest run-scorer. His Twenty20 International debut for South Africa came on 20 May 2010 against the West Indies in Antigua, where he replaced the injured Jacques Kallis. Miller made an impactful start, hitting a six off the sixth ball and top-scoring as South Africa clinched victory by just 1 run. Subsequently, he made his ODI debut against the West Indies, contributing with an unbeaten 23 to secure another win. Miller’s contributions extended to Zimbabwe’s tour of South Africa and the series against Pakistan in the U.A.E. He notably made his maiden ODI fifty against Zimbabwe in October 2010, and his maiden ODI century came against the West Indies in January 2015. Additionally, Miller played a crucial role in setting the record for the highest 9th wicket partnership in ICC Champions Trophy history during the 2013 semi-finals alongside Rory Kleinveldt. He was also named in a World XI side for the 2017 Independence Cup in Lahore, featuring in three T20 International matches against Pakistan.

ODI Career 

David Miller’s ODI career spans from 2010 to 2023, encompassing a total of 173 matches. Throughout his career, Miller has showcased his batting prowess with 4458 runs at an impressive average of 42.05. His highest score of 139 underscores his ability to convert starts into substantial innings. Miller’s strike rate of 103.31 highlights his aggressive approach at the crease, ensuring quick runs for his team. He has recorded six centuries and 24 half-centuries, demonstrating his consistency in the format. Despite encountering nine dismissals for zero, Miller’s ability to bounce back and contribute significantly with 330 boundaries and 138 sixes underscores his value as a dynamic and impactful player in ODI cricket.

T20 International Career 

David Warner’s T20I career spans from 2010 to 2023, covering a total of 116 matches. In these matches, Warner has demonstrated his explosive batting style, accumulating 2268 runs at an average of 33.85. His highest score of 106* showcases his ability to dominate bowling attacks. Notably, Warner boasts an exceptional strike rate of 144.55, indicating his aggressive approach and ability to score quickly. He has registered two centuries and six half-centuries, contributing significantly to his team’s success. Despite encountering one dismissal for zero, Warner’s consistent ability to find the boundary, with 150 fours and 109 sixes, underscores his value as a dynamic and impactful player in T20I cricket. 

Family 

David Miller’s family includes his father Andrew Miller, mother Jenny Miller, brother Greg Miller, and sister Jessica Olivier. He is engaged to Camilla Harris. This close-knit family has been a source of support throughout Miller’s cricketing journey, contributing to his success both on and off the field.

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