About David Miller
David Miller is a South African batter who plays for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. DC bought him at the 2026 auction for ₹2 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹12.5 crore in 2014 (Kings XI Punjab) to ₹2 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹59.5 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Kings XI Punjab against Royal Challengers Bangalore on 20 April 2012, he has played 152 IPL matches, scoring 3,288 runs.
Notable Achievements of David Miller in IPL
- IPL champion (2022): won the title with Gujarat Titans.
- Highest IPL score: 101* off 38 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013.
- IPL hundreds: 1, plus 14 fifties.
- Best batting season: 481 runs in 2022.
- Player of the Match: 5 awards in the IPL.
- 152 IPL matches: one of the most experienced players in the league.
How David Miller’s Salary Compares at DC
David Miller is the 13th highest-paid player in the 26-man DC squad, taking about 1.6% of the team’s total player spend. The average DC player earns about ₹4.69 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹7.5 crore with Lucknow Super Giants.