David Miller, the accomplished South African middle-order batter, marked a significant milestone in his cricket career by playing his 500th T20 match on Wednesday. Miller joined a select group of players who have achieved this remarkable feat, including West Indies legends Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo. The 38-year-old has been a consistent performer in T20 leagues around the world and is only the sixth player to achieve this remarkable feat.
Celebrating in Style
Miller accomplished this feat during his match for the Barbados Royals against the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). He celebrated this remarkable occasion with an impressive performance, scoring an explosive 71 runs off just 34 balls. His innings included eight fours and five sixes, showcasing his aggressive batting style with a strike rate of 208.82.
Despite Miller’s heroics, the Royals fell short in their chase, finishing at 172/9 in response to Guyana’s formidable total of 219/8. The Warriors’ innings was bolstered by half-centuries from West Indies stars Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer, who scored 71 and 57 runs, respectively.
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Over his 500 T20 matches, Miller has amassed a total of 10,678 runs at an average of 34.89 and a strike rate exceeding 137. His impressive record includes four centuries and 48 fifties across 455 innings, with a personal best score of 120 not out. Miller has made a significant impact in various leagues worldwide, including the CPL, SA20 in South Africa, Indian Premier League (IPL), Major League Cricket (MLC) in the USA, Pakistan Super League (PSL), and Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL).
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Joining Miller in this exclusive club are cricketing legends such as Kieron Pollard, who leads with 684 matches, followed by Dwayne Bravo with 582 matches, Shoaib Malik with 542 matches, Sunil Narine with 525 matches, and Andre Russell with 523 matches. This milestone not only highlights Miller’s longevity and consistency in T20 cricket but also cements his status as one of the format’s greats.
In the ongoing CPL 2024 season, Miller has been performing well, accumulating 152 runs in six matches at an average of 38.00 and a strike rate over 142. His contributions have been vital for the Barbados Royals as they navigate through the tournament.
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