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David Miller Reaches 12,000 T20 Runs Milestone in IPL 2026

South African veteran David Miller completed 12,000 T20 runs during Delhi Capitals' match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He becomes the 13th batter and third South African to achieve this milestone. RCB won the match by 8 wickets, moving to second place in the points table. Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar starred with the ball for RCB.

Key Points: David Miller Completes 12,000 T20 Runs in IPL 2026

  • David Miller completes 12,000 T20 runs, 13th batter to achieve milestone
  • Third South African after Faf du Plessis and Quinton de Kock
  • RCB beats DC by 8 wickets, moves to 2nd in points table
  • Josh Hazlewood (4/12) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/5) star with ball for RCB
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IPL 2026: DC's David Miller completes 12,000 T20 runs

South African batter David Miller becomes 13th player to reach 12,000 T20 runs during DC vs RCB match. Check stats, milestones, and match highlights.

"Miller reached this milestone... during his side Delhi Capitals match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru - News Report"

New Delhi, April 27

South African batting veteran David Miller completed 12,000 runs in T20s on Monday.

Miller reached this milestone, becoming the 13th batter to do so, during his side Delhi Capitals (DC) match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Delhi, scoring 19 in 18 balls, with three fours. He showed some resistance when DC were down and out at 8/6 in four overs.

In 565 matches and 513 innings, he has made 12,008 runs, with four centuries and 52 fifties. He is also the third SA batter after Faf Du Plessis (12,041 runs in 431 matches with eight centuries and 83 fifties at a strike rate of over 137) and Quinton de Kock (12,454 runs in 442 matches with nine centuries and 82 fifties at a strike rate of over 139).

Chris Gayle is the leading run-getter in T20s, with 14,562 runs in 463 matches and 455 innings at an average of 36.22, with a strike rate of 144.75, including 22 centuries and 88 fifties. His best score is 175*.

In this IPL season for DC, Miller has made 123 runs in seven matches at an average of 41.00 and a strike rate of 146.42, with best score of 41*.

With this win, RCB have registered their sixth win in eight matches, with 12 points to their name. RCB are at number two in the points tally. This fifth defeat for DC, who have won three, keeps them at seventh spot in the points table.

RCB opted to field first, and excellent spells from Hazlewood (4/12) and Bhuvneshwar (3/5) reduced DC to 75 in 16.3 overs, with Abishek Porel (30) and David Miller (19) offering some resistance. RCB batters came out all guns blazing as Jacob Bethell (20 in 10 balls, with a four and two sixes), Devdutt Padikkal (34* in 13 balls, with three fours and three sixes), and Virat Kohli (25* in 13 balls, with a four and two sixes) sealed the chase in 6.3 overs.

- ANI

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Michael C
12,000 T20 runs is an incredible achievement, no matter what. That strike rate of 146 in this IPL shows he's still got it. Just sad to see DC's batting collapse like that
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Rohit P
Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood destroyed DC! That 8/6 collapse was painful to watch as a DC fan 💔 Miller tried but you can't win from there. RCB bowlers were on fire 🔥
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Sarah B
Great to see Miller still going strong. But honestly, the real story is how RCB are turning things around this season - 6 wins in 8 matches is amazing. Padikkal is in some form lately.
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Shreya B
Why do people always hype up individual milestones when the team lost so badly? DC's batting order needs a complete overhaul. 75 all out is embarrassing for any IPL team. Miller should have accelerated much earlier.
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Varun X
12,000 runs is no joke. Miller is one of the most consistent finishers in T20 cricket. That said, DC's batting strategy seems completely broken this season. They need to rethink their approach before it's too late.

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