Career Information
David Miller: South Africa’s Explosive Middle-Order Maestro
David Miller, born on June 10, 1989, in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, is renowned for his aggressive left-handed batting and exceptional fielding skills. Primarily a limited-overs specialist, Miller has been a pivotal figure in South Africa’s cricketing endeavors.
Cricket Career & Stats
- Test Matches: Miller has not featured in Test cricket, focusing his talents on the shorter formats where his aggressive style is most impactful.
- ODI Career: Since his debut in 2010, Miller has played 178 One Day Internationals, amassing 4,611 runs at an average of 42.30, including seven centuries and 24 fifties.
- T20I Matches: In the T20 International arena, he has appeared in 130 matches, scoring 2,591 runs with a strike rate that has often turned games in South Africa’s favor.
- IPL Career: Miller’s Indian Premier League journey has been noteworthy. In the 2025 IPL auction, he was acquired by the Lucknow Super Giants for ₹7.50 crore, reflecting his high value in the T20 format.
Records & Achievements
| Records |
Format |
Ints Rank |
| Most matches in career (130 matches) |
ODI |
7th Position |
| Most runs in an innings (by batting position) (106*) |
Twenty20 |
1st Position |
| Most hundreds in a career (2 hundreds) |
Twenty20 |
10th Position |
| Most consecutive innings without a duck (90 times) |
Twenty20 |
34th Position |
| Most sixes in career (130 sixes) |
Twenty20 |
8th Position |
| Most catches in career (81 catches) |
Twenty20 |
1st Position |
Miller holds the record for the fastest T20I century by a South African, reaching 100 runs in just 35 balls against Bangladesh in 2017
Lesser-Known Facts
- Cricket runs in his blood; his father, Andrew Miller, was a club cricketer, which significantly influenced David’s career path.
- As of recent estimates, Miller’s net worth is around $15 million, bolstered by his cricketing contracts and endorsements.
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David Miller’s career exemplifies the impact of dedication and natural talent, making him a standout figure in international cricket.
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