David Miller Cricket Player Profile

David Miller is a professional Cricket player representing South Africa. Born on 1989-06-10 , they operate primarily as a Batter on the field. Over the course of their career, David Miller has featured for South Africa, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, Dolphins, Knights, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Northern Superchargers, Morrisville Samp Army, Paarl Royals, Texas, Los Angeles Knight Riders, Karnali Yaks, Lisburn, Belfast Wolves different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a Batter, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

David Miller is a South African left-handed middle-order batter known for his power-hitting and role as a finisher in limited-overs cricket. He has represented South Africa in One Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals, and has also played for domestic sides and franchises in several leagues. Miller can keep wicket occasionally and bowls right-arm off-break, though his primary role is batting.

Profile

Miller made his first-class debut for the Dolphins in the 2007–08 domestic season, scoring a half-century in his first innings. He also played for the Dolphins in one-day and Twenty20 competitions. After performing for South Africa A against Bangladesh A, he received a national call-up in 2010. He made his T20 International debut against the West Indies on 20 May 2010 and his ODI debut against the same opposition two days later.

Miller became an established part of South Africa’s limited-overs side and featured in the 2015 Cricket World Cup, where he scored 324 runs. He later captained South Africa in two T20 Internationals against Pakistan in 2019. At the 2023 Cricket World Cup, he scored a century in the semi-final against Australia. He also scored a century against New Zealand in the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final, and was part of South Africa’s team that reached the 2024 T20 World Cup final.

IPL Career

Kings XI Punjab bought Miller in the 2013 auction for INR 6 crore. He scored 101 not out off 38 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore that season.

He played for Kings XI Punjab from 2012 to 2019 and was appointed captain for the 2016 season before relinquishing the role during the campaign. The team reached the final in 2014.

Miller joined Rajasthan Royals for the 2020 season and played for the franchise through 2021.

Gujarat Titans bought Miller in the 2022 auction. He scored 481 runs in the 2022 season as the franchise won its first title, and played for them through 2024.

Lucknow Super Giants bought Miller for INR 7.5 crore in the 2025 auction. He joined Delhi Capitals in 2026.

Records

Miller and JP Duminy set the record for the highest fifth-wicket partnership in ODI and Cricket World Cup history, with an unbeaten 256-run stand, in the 2015 World Cup.

He scored a T20 International century off 35 balls in 2017, then the fastest in the format, and became the first batter to score a T20I century while batting at number five or lower.

Miller and Rory Kleinveldt set the record for the highest ninth-wicket partnership in ICC Champions Trophy history, with 95 runs, in the 2013 semi-final.

His 101 not out off 38 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013 was the third-fastest century in Indian T20 League history.

Miller scored the fastest century by balls faced in Champions Trophy history, reaching the milestone off 67 balls against New Zealand in the 2025 semi-final.

FAQs

Which country does David Miller play for?

David Miller represents South Africa in limited-overs international cricket.

What is David Miller’s batting style?

He is a left-handed middle-order batter.

When did David Miller make his international debuts?

He made his T20I debut on 20 May 2010 and his ODI debut on 22 May 2010, both against the West Indies.

Which teams has David Miller played for in the Indian T20 League?

He has played for Kings XI Punjab, Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals.