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| known_for = Explosive batting; one of the fastest T20I centuries | | known_for = Explosive batting; one of the fastest T20I centuries | ||
| awards = ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year (2021) | | awards = ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year (2021) | ||
}}'''David Andrew Miller''' is an South African international Cricketer. He plays as a middle-order batsman who bats left-handed and shows aggressive batting style because he can hit powerfully and finish matches. Miller has established himself as one of the leading power hitters who bats in modern white-ball cricket because he has competed in major leagues which include the Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League. | }}'''David Andrew Miller''' is an South African international Cricketer. He plays as a middle-order batsman who bats left-handed and shows aggressive batting style because he can hit powerfully and finish matches. Miller has established himself as one of the leading power hitters who bats in modern white-ball cricket because he has competed in major leagues which include the Indian Premier League and Pakistan Super League.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cricket.co.za/news/25974/Miller-unavailable-to-play-first-class-cricket |title=Miller unavailable to play first-class cricket |website=Cricket South African |access-date=5 April 2026 |archive-date=11 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911152135/http://cricket.co.za/news/25974/Miller-unavailable-to-play-first-class-cricket |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
== Early Life == | == Early Life == | ||
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He later played for multiple IPL teams including Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans. He made significant contributions in IPL 2022 through his scoring performance, which helped Gujarat Titans achieve their first championship title. | He later played for multiple IPL teams including Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans. He made significant contributions in IPL 2022 through his scoring performance, which helped Gujarat Titans achieve their first championship title. | ||
Miller has also participated in various global leagues such as the Caribbean Premier League, The Hundred, and Major League Cricket, showcasing his skills around the world. He extended his IPL career when he signed with Lucknow Super Giants in 2025. | Miller has also participated in various global leagues such as the Caribbean Premier League, The Hundred, and Major League Cricket, showcasing his skills around the world. He extended his IPL career when he signed with Lucknow Super Giants in 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ipl-2022-auction-the-list-of-sold-and-unsold-players-1300689 |title=IPL 2022 auction: The list of sold and unsold players |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=5 April 2026}}</ref> | ||
=== International Career === | === International Career === | ||
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His international cricket performance remained steady which led to his selection for major tournaments which included the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. He made a significant contribution to his team's performance through a vital century which he scored during the 2023 World Cup semi-final match. | His international cricket performance remained steady which led to his selection for major tournaments which included the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. He made a significant contribution to his team's performance through a vital century which he scored during the 2023 World Cup semi-final match. | ||
From 2025 to 2026 Miller maintained his significant presence on the team through his scoring abilities and because he served as captain during specific matches. The combination of his experience and his ability to maintain performance under pressure has established him as a vital player for South African cricket. | From 2025 to 2026 Miller maintained his significant presence on the team through his scoring abilities and because he served as captain during specific matches. The combination of his experience and his ability to maintain performance under pressure has established him as a vital player for South African cricket.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rudolph in preliminary South Africa World Cup squad|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/world-cup-2011-four-uncapped-players-in-south-africa-preliminary-squad-492057|access-date=5 April 20260|website=ESPNcricinfo|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=South Africa name uncapped quartet in preliminary 2011 World Cup squad. South Africa cricket team |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/dec/14/south-africa-squad-world-cup|access-date=5 April 2026|website=The Guardian}}</ref> | ||
== Work and Contributions == | == Work and Contributions == | ||
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== Personal Life == | == Personal Life == | ||
David Miller leads a simple life which follows strict rules outside his cricket career. He plays golf while dedicating most of his time to fitness training which helps him stay at peak performance. People recognize him for his composed nature and humble character. He continues to work on his skills while maintaining his dedication to team success despite experiencing fame and achievement. | David Miller leads a simple life which follows strict rules outside his cricket career. He plays golf while dedicating most of his time to fitness training which helps him stay at peak performance. People recognize him for his composed nature and humble character. He continues to work on his skills while maintaining his dedication to team success despite experiencing fame and achievement.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sahi |first=Lokendra Pratap |date=4 May 2016 |title=David Miller: I've been born for something greater than cricket |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/sports/david-miller-i-ve-been-born-for-something-greater-than-cricket/cid/1340554 |access-date=5 April 2026 |website=The Telegraph |publisher=ABP Group}}</ref> | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]] | * [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]] | ||
* [[Delhi | * [[Delhi Capitals (DC)]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:IPL players]] | [[Category:IPL players]] | ||
[[Category:DC players]] | [[Category:DC players]] | ||
[[Category:People from | [[Category:People from South Africa]] | ||