David Miller is a South African cricketer who plays for the national team in limited-overs cricket. The Kings XI Punjab bought him for ₹6 crore in the 2013 IPL auction. On 6 May 2013, he scored 101* off 38 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore, the third-fastest IPL century at the time. Miller was retained for the 2014 season and helped Punjab reach the final.
In IPL 2015 at Eden Gardens, a policeman lost vision in one eye after being hit by a six struck by Miller. Miller was released by Punjab before the 2020 auction and was signed by the Rajasthan Royals. In 2022, he was bought by the Gujarat Titans and scored 481 runs at an average of 68.71. In the IPL 2025 auction, he was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for ₹7.5 crore.
Miller was one of South Africa’s best performers at the 2023 Cricket World Cup, scoring 356 runs at an average of 45 and a strike rate of 108. He also scored 101 in the semi-final against Australia at Eden Gardens.
David Miller Records and Achievements
David Miller made his first-class debut in 2008 at age 18 and his international debut two years later on South Africa’s tour of the West Indies. He became a regular for South Africa in 2013. His first ODI hundred came in January 2015 when he scored 130 against the West Indies. His first T20I fifty came in March 2016.
In the IPL, he was first signed by the Kings XI Punjab in 2011 and stayed with the team until 2019. In 2013, he scored an unbeaten 101 off 38 balls to chase 191 against RCB.
His best IPL season came in 2022 when he scored 481 runs in 16 matches and helped the Titans win the title in their debut season. He has crossed 350 runs in an IPL season four times.
David Miller Career Stats
David Miller has scored 4611 runs in 154 ODI innings, including 7 centuries and 24 fifties. In T20Is, he has scored 2612 runs in 116 innings, with 2 centuries and 8 fifties. He has no bowling figures in both ODIs (178 matches) and T20Is (132 matches), with no wickets or best bowling recorded.
| Batting | ||||||
| Format | Inns | Runs | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| ODIs | 154 | 4611 | 7 | 24 | 342 | 144 |
| T20Is | 116 | 2612 | 2 | 8 | 170 | 131 |
| Bowling | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| ODIs | 178 | – | – | – | – | – |
| T20Is | 132 | – | – | – | – | – |
David Miller’s Personal Life
David Miller was raised by his parents, Andrew and Jenny Miller. They supported his cricket journey from childhood, and he often thanks them on social media. His father, Andrew, guided his early training, chose good schools for him, and helped him stay grounded.
Miller is married to Camilla Harris, a polo player. She first worked a regular corporate job, but later started her own online business. Miller proposed to Camilla in August 2023 on the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe. They married on 9 March 2024 in Cape Town, with family, friends, and cricketers attending.
On 30 January 2025, Miller and Camilla welcomed their son, Benjamin David Miller, one year after their wedding.
David Miller Contract
David Miller was not given a full central contract for the 2024–25 cycle. Instead, he accepted a hybrid deal from Cricket South Africa. The hybrid contract allows him to be available for selected bilateral tours and ICC events while continuing to play in major T20 leagues.
He was on a white-ball-only contract in the previous cycle, but the hybrid structure gives him more flexibility. His deal also aligns with his commitments in leagues such as the Hundred, which clashes with South Africa’s white-ball tour of Australia in August 2025.
David Miller was released by Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction. The IPL 2026 mini-auction will take place on 16 December 2025 in Abu Dhabi. Miller was bought by Lucknow Super Giants for INR 7.5 crore in the IPL 2025 auction.
FAQs
Q. What is David Miller’s IPL salary?
A. David Miller made INR 7.5 crore in the IPL 2025 season with LSG.
Q. What is the fastest 50 for David Miller?
A. David Miller reached 50 in just 23 balls during his record T20I hundred in 2017.
Q. What is the South African contract for David Miller?
A. For the 2025–2026 season, David Miller has a hybrid contract with Cricket South Africa.
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