South African T20 star David Miller has been picked up by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a whopping ₹7.50 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah. Starting with a base price of ₹1.50 crore, Miller sparked a fierce bidding war among franchises, underlining his status as one of the most sought-after players in the T20 format.
Known as “Killer Miller” for his explosive finishing abilities, the left-handed batter has consistently proven his mettle in T20 cricket. With over 2,900 IPL runs at a strike rate of 140, he has been a key figure for teams like Gujarat Titans (GT) and Punjab Kings in the past. His ability to score under pressure and single-handedly turn games around makes him a valuable asset for any team.
Miller’s name triggered immediate interest at the auction, with multiple franchises competing for his services. Lucknow Super Giants emerged victorious, securing the 34-year-old for ₹7.50 crore, highlighting their intent to strengthen their middle order with an experienced finisher.
Having been part of various franchises over the years, including Gujarat Titans, where he played a crucial role in their title-winning campaign, Miller brings with him a wealth of experience and a reputation as a reliable match-winner. With LSG’s aggressive bidding strategy, they have added a proven performer to their lineup, aiming to boost their chances in IPL 2025.
A complete list of retained players is as follows:
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Matheesha Pathirana, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni
Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abhishek Porel
Gujarat Titans: Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan
Kolkata Knight Riders: Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh
Lucknow Super Giants: Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Ayush Badoni
Mumbai Indians: Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma
Punjab Kings: Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson, Yashaswi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Yash Dayal
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head
