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David Miller (Cricketer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 22, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth10 June 1989

Age35 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplacePietermaritzburg, Natal Province, South Africa

ProfessionSouth African Cricketer (Batsman)

NationalitySouth African

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Andrew Miller; Mother - Not Known; Brother - 1; Sister - 1

David Miller (Cricketer) Biography

South African left-handed batsman known for powerful hitting and T20 pedigree. Miller emerged from Pietermaritzburg, built a reputation in limited-overss,,

Early life and background

David Andrew Miller was born on 10 June 1989 in Pietermaritzburg in the Natal Province of South Africa. Raised in a sporting household, his father Andrew Miller played club cricket and encouraged young David to try a range of sports including cricket, tennis, hockey and squash. He attended Maritzburg College in Pietermaritzburg and grew up with one brother and one sister. Miller identifies as Christian.

Physical profile

Miller stands around 1.80 m (5 feet 11 inches) and his playing weight is listed at approximately 75 kg (165 lbs). He is known for a solid, athletic build and distinctive blonde hair and dark eyes.

Career

A left-handed middle-order batsman, Miller made his international limited-overs debut for South Africa on 22 May 2012 against the West Indies in Antigua, appearing in both ODI and T20 formats on that tour. He wears the number 10 jersey for South Africa and has carried the same number while playing in franchise competitions.

Miller became known for his aggressive approach at the crease and his ability to finish innings. One of the turning points early in his career came in a debut T20 match against the West Indies in which he produced a quick, match-changing cameo. He has built a reputation as a dangerous hitter, particularly in the middle overs and at the death.

He has represented a wide range of domestic and franchise sides around the world, including Dolphins and South Africa A at home, and stints with Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League, Durham and Yorkshire in county cricket, Uthura Rudras and Chittagong Kings in franchise leagues, and other teams internationally. Miller has also played in Australia.

Notable records and performances

Miller has been part of high-impact partnerships and individual World Cup contributions. At the 2015 ICC World Cup he and JP Duminy shared a big fifth-wicket stand of 256 against England. In World Cup competition he has recorded one of the highest scores by a number five batsman and struck nine sixes in a single World Cup innings, the most by any player in a match at that tournament. He also became the second South African after Gary Kirsten to score a century on World Cup debut.

Across List A cricket he has played more than 100 matches and has registered one century; by the time of the provided profile he had passed 85 in 60 ODIs.

Playing style and influences

Miller is often described as an aggressive player who favors shots over the leg side, particularly over mid-wicket. He cites Matthew Hayden and AB de Villiers among the batsmen who influenced his hitting approach, and he has admired bowlers such as Dale Steyn and Mitchell Starc. Despite his T20 stardom, he has expressed a fondness for Test cricket as a format.

Franchise leadership

In franchise cricket, Miller’s standing among peers led to him being appointed captain of Kings XI Punjab for the 2016 Indian Premier League season.

Public profile

Miller has occasionally been involved in on-field incidents that attracted attention. In 2014 he reacted angrily to his dismissal in a Champions League T20 match and later issued an apology. In 2015 an unfortunate incident occurred when a six he struck in an IPL match injured a spectator; Miller publicly expressed sorrow about the accident. Off the field he enjoys scuba diving and lists chicken salad and pizza among his preferred foods. He is unmarried.

Latest updates

As of the information provided, Miller continued to be an established limited-overs player for South Africa and a valuable asset in global T20 leagues. He has worked with coaches such as Jason Gillespie during his career and remains known for his finishing ability and six-hitting prowess.

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2015 ICC World Cup performance

Part of a 256-run fifth-wicket partnership with JP Duminy against England; scored a high World Cup innings with nine sixes and recorded a century on World Cup debut.

2015
Appointed Kings XI Punjab captain

Named captain of the IPL side Kings XI Punjab for the 2016 Indian Premier League season.

2016
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Career Highlights

  1. Made ODI and T20 international debuts for South Africa on 22 May 2012 vs West Indies in Antigua
  2. Partnership of 256 with JP Duminy at the 2015 ICC World Cup
  3. Record for most sixes (9) in a World Cup match and one of the highest World Cup scores by a No.5 batsman
  4. Named Kings XI Punjab captain for the 2016 IPL season
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