David Miller

David Miller is a South African cricketer renowned for his explosive batting and exceptional fielding skills. As a middle-order batsman, Miller has been a crucial player for the South African national team across all formats, especially in limited-overs cricket. His ability to change the course of a game within a few overs has earned him a reputation as one of the most dangerous hitters in the cricket world.

Biography

David Andrew Miller was born on June 10, 1989, in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Growing up in a cricket-loving family, Miller’s passion for the game was evident from a young age. He honed his skills at the Maritzburg College, a school known for its strong cricketing program, and quickly made his way into the KwaZulu-Natal domestic team, showcasing his talent as a hard-hitting batsman and a reliable fielder.

Miller’s international debut came in 2010, and since then, he has become an integral part of the South African cricket team. His aggressive batting style and ability to finish games have made him a fan favorite, not only in South Africa but around the cricketing world.

Sporting Achievements

David Miller’s cricketing career is studded with numerous memorable performances and achievements. One of his most iconic innings came in 2015 when he smashed a century off just 35 balls against the West Indies, marking the fastest T20 international century by a South African. This innings showcased Miller’s destructive batting ability and secured his place as one of the most feared batsmen in limited-overs cricket.

In One Day Internationals (ODIs), Miller has been a consistent performer for South Africa, playing several match-winning knocks. His prowess in the middle order has been crucial in stabilizing and propelling the South African innings to competitive totals. Miller’s century against Australia in 2016, where he scored 118 off 79 balls to chase down a target of 372, stands out as a testament to his batting skills and mental toughness.

In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Miller has been a key player for various franchises, most notably for the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), where he earned the nickname “Killer Miller” after his incredible innings of 101* off 38 balls against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013. This innings is often cited as one of the greatest in IPL history.

Aside from his batting, Miller is also recognized for his exceptional fielding, particularly his ability to take stunning catches and effect crucial run-outs. His fielding efforts have saved numerous runs for his team and have been as influential as his batting in shaping the outcomes of matches.

Throughout his career, David Miller has been a symbol of power hitting and clutch performances. His ability to perform under pressure and his contributions to South African cricket have cemented his legacy as one of the game’s most exciting players. As he continues to represent South Africa and various T20 franchises around the world, Miller’s impact on the game is undeniable, both as a fearsome batsman and an outstanding fielder.

Player Stats

Batting & Fielding

FORMAT	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
ODIs	173	149	43	4458	139	42.05	4315	103.31	6	24	330	138	83	0
T20Is	116	101	34	2268	106*	33.85	1569	144.55	2	6	150	109	78	1
FC	63	99	7	3342	177	36.32	5782	57.80	6	19	459	42	73	0
List A	276	240	60	7486	139	41.58	7405	101.09	10	46	567	223	128	0
T20s	467	424	139	10036	120*	35.21	7262	138.19	4	45	709	444	289	1

Bowling

FORMAT

Mat

Inns

Balls

Runs

Wkts

BBI

BBM

Ave

Econ

SR

4w

5w

10w

ODIs

173

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–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

T20Is

116

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

FC

63

4

50

42

0

–

–

–

05.04

–

0

0

0

List A

276

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–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

T20s

467

3

18

31

0

–

–

–

10.33

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0

0

0