Happy Birthday David Miller: Top 5 Performances by ‘Killer Miller’ as South African Batsman Turns 33
The deadly batter is known as 'Killer Miller' across the world. In his 105 IPL matches so far, he has smashed a total of 12 half-centuries and one hundred, scoring 2,455 runs in total.
South African cricketer David Miller turns 33 today. The deadly batter is known as 'Killer Miller' across the world. In his 105 IPL matches so far, he has smashed a total of 12 half-centuries and one hundred, scoring 2,455 runs in total. In international cricket, he has scored 3,503 runs in ODIs and 1,850 runs in T20Is for South Africa. Let’s take a look at some of his top IPL innings. David Miller Scores Dashing Half-Century off 22 Deliveries During IND vs SA 1st T20I 2022.
1. 101* Runs off 36 vs Bangladesh (2017)
Miller was in a blistering form as the Proteas eyed a big score against visitors in Potchefstroom. The left-hander delivered the much-needed spark down the order and helped South Africa to post 224-4 in their 20 overs.
2. 64* Runs off 31 vs India (2022)
Chasing 212 South Africa lost wickets at regular intervals and were 81/3 when Miller and Van der Dussen came in for the rescue. While van der Dussen struggled to play at the start, Miller in red-hot form played the crucial knock of 64* off 31 balls and completely dominated Indian bowlers to guide Proteas to a seven-wicket victory over the hosts.
3. 101 Runs off 38 vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2013)
While chasing down a mammoth 190-run target against RCB in 2013 at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Miller scored a ton, playing just 38 deliveries at a strike rate of over 265. The chasing master singlehandedly guided his side past the winning post. His match-winning knock was featured with 8 boundaries and 7 maximums.
4. 94 Runs off 51 vs Chennai Super Kings (2022)
In this year's IPL season, Miller smashed an outstanding 94 run sin 51-ball while chasing down 170 runs against CSK. His unbeaten innings, which featured 8 fours and 6 sixes, helped the struggling Gujarat Titans clinch a gripping 3-wicket triumph.
5. 89 Runs off 55 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (2015)
In 2015, Miller single-handedly fought for Punjab and scored an unbeaten 89 run against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His inning was decorated with as many as 9 sixes but went in vain as Hyderabad won the game by 5 runs.