David Miller, South Africa’s explosive batter, accomplished a remarkable feat in T20 cricket. Miller has made 10,000 runs in T20 cricket. David has become the first South African batsman to reach 10,000 or more T20 runs. The left-handed batter accomplished this remarkable accomplishment in the South African Twenty20 League.
David Miller made history on Wednesday by becoming the first South African batsman to achieve 10,000 runs in Twenty20 cricket. The left-handed batsman accomplished this milestone while scoring 47 runs against the Johannesburg Super Kings in a SA20 eliminator match.
David Miller’s name was added to the South African cricket record book as soon as he completed the 28th run. By the way, David Miller is the 12th player to reach 10,000 runs in T20 cricket.
David Miller achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first South African batter to join the exclusive club of 10,000 T20 runs. pic.twitter.com/H8kweFCw5T
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10 thousandth batsman
Let us tell you that before David Miller, 11 players have crossed the mark of 10,000 runs in T20 cricket. Their names are- Chris Gayle (14562), Shoaib Malik (13077), Kieron Pollard (12577), Alex Hales (12002), Virat Kohli (11994), David Warner (11860), Aaron Finch (11458), Rohit Sharma (11156). ), Jos Buttler (11146), Colin Munro (10602) and James Vince (10019).
Miller’s performance in SA20
David, popularly known as Killer Miller, has performed well in the current SA20 league. The left-handed batsman has scored 240 runs in 10 matches at an average of 30 and a strike rate of 118.2. Miller’s best inning was his unbeaten 75 against Pretoria Capitals at the SuperSport Park in Centurion.
David batted at number six in the eliminator match against the Super Kings and was dismissed after scoring 47 runs in 40 balls, including four fours and two sixes. Imran Tahir made Miller his victim. Due to Miller’s innings, Paarl Royals managed to score 138 runs in 18.5 overs. However, the Johannesburg Super Kings met the mark after losing one wicket with 40 balls remaining.
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