David Miller IPL [Source: @davidmillersa12/Instagram]
David Miller is a prominent South African cricketer, widely famous for his power-hitting skills. Born on June 10, 1989, Miller is a left-handed middle-order batsman who has been a key player for South Africa in white-ball cricket.
He made his international debut in 2010 and has since been a vital part of the Proteas' limited-overs setup. Renowned for his power-hitting, Miller has played crucial roles in various ICC tournaments and T20 leagues worldwide, including the Indian Premier League (IPL).
His IPL journey kicked off back in 2012 and he has consistently played in every season for over a decade.
David Miller IPL Team
David Miller IPL Team [Source: LSG]
Current IPL Team Of Miller
For the IPL 2025 season, David Miller was sold to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). The explosive hitter entered the mega auction pool and attracted the attention of multiple franchises, including RCB, GT, and DC. However, LSG made the last bid of INR 7.50 crore and purchased him for the IPL 2025 season.
Teams Miller has played for in IPL
IPL Seasons | Teams |
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2012-2019 | Kings XI Punjab |
2020-2021 | Rajasthan Royals |
2022-2024 | Gujarat Titans |
2025 | Lucknow Super Giants |
Davis Miller made his IPL debut in 2012 with Kings XI Punjab (now called Punjab Kings). He gained fame in 2013 with a breathtaking 38-ball century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He was even appointed captain in 2016 but was later replaced due to the team’s poor performance.
After parting ways with Punjab in 2019, Miller was picked by Rajasthan Royals in the 2020 auction. However, he played only a handful of games across two seasons due to limited opportunities in the playing XI.
In 2022, Miller found a new home with Gujarat Titans and played a pivotal role in their title-winning campaign in 2022. He finished as one of the team’s top scorers but was moved back into the auction pool in 2025.
In 2025, David Miller will be on the move again, this time with LSG as they bought him for INR 7.50 crore.
David Miller IPL Price
David Miller IPL Price [Source: Pinsterest]
Miller’s IPL 2025 auction price
David Miller was picked up for INR 7.50 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. His bid began at a base price of INR 1.50 crore before RCB and GT were indulged in a long war. DC also jumped into the fight but backed out once LSG placed the highest price of INR 7.50 crore to secure Miller into their fold.
Miller’s worth in IPL auction over the years
IPL Seasons | Salary |
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2012 | INR 50 lakhs |
2013 | INR 53 lakhs |
2014-2017 | INR 12.50 crore |
2018-2019 | INR 3 crore |
2020-2021 | INR 75 Lakh |
2022-2024 | INR 3 crore |
2025 | INR 7.50 crore |
David Miller has been a valuable asset in the IPL, with his price fluctuating over the years based on form and demand. He was picked by Kings XI Punjab in 2012 for INR 50 lakh.
His explosive performances led Punjab to retain him for INR 12.5 crore from 2014 to 2017.
However, his form dipped, and he was retained at a reduced price of INR 3 crore for 2018 and 2019. In 2020, Rajasthan Royals signed him for INR 75 lakh, but he saw limited opportunities.
His career saw a resurgence when Gujarat Titans bought him for INR 3 crore in 2022, where he played a crucial role in their title win. Gujarat retained him at the same price for 2023 and 2024 before he again entered the auction pool in 2025.
David Miller’s IPL Captaincy Record
Matches | Win | Loss | Win percentage |
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6 | 1 | 5 | 16.66 |
David Miller had captained Kings XI Punjab in 6 games in the past. However, his captaincy record wasn’t impressive as his team lost 5 of those 6 fixtures and settled with a solidarity victory.
David Miller’s IPL Records
David Miller’s IPL Records [Source: @IPL/X.com]
Most Runs By David Miller In An IPL Season
Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100/50 |
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16 | 481 | 68.71 | 142.72 | 0/2 |
David Miller unleashed his inner beast in the IPL 2022 season with Gujarat Titans. In 16 games, he amassed 481 runs with a 68.71 average and 142.72 strike rate. He scored 2 fifties and slammed 23 sixes to finish as GT’s highest run scorer of the season.
David Miller’s IPL Centuries And Fifties
Matches | Runs | Centuries | Fifties |
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130 | 2924 | 1 | 13 |
David Miller has played a total of 130 games in his extensive IPL career and amassed 2924 runs, including 1 century and 13 fifties.
FAQs about David Miller
Q.1 Which team is David Miller in IPL?
Answer: David Miller is a part of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL, as of 2025 season. He was picked up for INR 7.50 crore during the mega auction held that year.
Q.2 How much was David Miller sold for?
Answer: David Miller was sold for INR 7.50 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. His bid began at INR 1.50 crore before LSG placed the highest bid to secure him.
Q.3 Is David Miller playing IPL 2025?
Answer: Yes, David Miller is playing IPL 2025 for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). They bought him for INR 7.50 crore in a mega auction.
Q.4 Why is David Miller famous?
Answer: David Miller is famous for hitting the quickest century (100* off 67) in Champions Trophy history. Miller's historic effort, however, came in a heartbreaking loss for South Africa in the semi-final of the 2025 Champions Trophy edition.