IPL 2025 mega auction: GT say no to RTM again as David Miller goes to LSG for Rs 7.50 crore

David Miller will play his cricket for Lucknow Super Giants in the 2025 season after being acquired for Rs. 7.50 crore during the IPL auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday.Miller, a prolific South African cricketer, has made a significant impact in T20 cricket and the IPL. Known for his explosive batting and finishing abilities, Miller has represented teams like the Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), and Gujarat Titans in the IPL.In T20s, Miller's career spans 508 matches, during which he has amassed 10,874 runs at an average of 34.74 and a strike rate of 137.57. His highest score is an unbeaten 120, and he has registered four centuries and 49 half-centuries, complemented by 776 fours and 486 sixes. This impressive record highlights his consistency and destructive power. In the IPL, Miller has played 130 matches, scoring 2,924 runs at an average of 36.55 and a strike rate of 139.24. His career includes a century (101*) and 13 fifties, with his ability to clear boundaries evident in his 207 fours and 134 sixes. Miller's standout season came in 2022 with the Gujarat Titans, where he scored 481 runs at an average of 68.71 and played a crucial role in helping the franchise secure their maiden IPL title. Miller's consistency as a finisher has been evident across seasons, with key contributions for his teams. His knack for accelerating in the death overs, coupled with his fielding prowess, has made him a valuable asset in the shortest format of the game. The 35-year-old remains a force to reckon with in the world of T20 cricket.