Revisiting David Miller's knocks in ICC ODI knockout matches
What's the story
New Zealand defeated South Africa in the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final, but David Miller's 67-ball century nearly turned the game.
Despite SA falling 50 runs short, Miller's knock came at a crucial moment, reinforcing his reputation as a big-game player in ICC ODI knockout matches.
Meanwhile, we look back at Miller's best performances in ICC ODI knockout games.
#1
56*(51) vs ENG, The Oval, CT 2013 SF
In the 2013 Champions Trophy semi-final, Miller's unbeaten 56 off 51 balls helped SA post a respectable total of 176 after slumping to 63/5.
He built a crucial 95-run stand with Rory Kleinveldt (43) but lacked support from others.
For England Stuart Broad and James Tredwell bagged three wickets each.
Despite his efforts, England chased the target in 37.5 overs, winning by seven wickets.
#2
49(18) vs NZ, Auckland, CWC 2015 SF
Miller's explosive 49 off 18 balls in the rain-hit 2015 WC semi-final against New Zealand is another stellar knock from him in ICC knockouts.
His blistering knock, featuring six fours and three sixes, propelled SA to 281/5 (43 overs), while also forging a crucial 55-run stand with AB de Villiers (65*).
However, NZ chased 298 in 43 overs (D/L method), winning by four wickets.
#3
101(116) vs AUS, Kolkata, CWC 2023 SF
In the 2023 World Cup semi-final against Australia, Miller's brilliant 101 off 116 balls powered South Africa to 212.
His knock, featuring eight fours and five sixes, rescued SA from 24/4, forging crucial stands with Heinrich Klaasen (95 runs) and Gerald Coetzee (53 runs).
However, despite his heroics, Australia chased the target in 47.2 overs, winning by three wickets.
#4
100*(67) vs NZ, Lahore, CT 2025 SF
Coming in after Heinrich Klaasen's dismissal at 167/4 in 28.4 overs, Miller fought alone.
He held his fort from one end while chasing 363. His blistering 67-ball century, featuring 10 fours and four sixes, came too late to save the Proteas.
Notably, he got to his ton off the final ball of SA's innings. He smashed 48 runs himself in the last three overs.