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South Africa‘s middle-order batter, David Miller, showcased remarkable resilience and determination during the Cricket ODI World Cup 2023 semifinal against Australia at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Despite South Africa’s challenging start, losing key wickets early on, Miller stood firm and achieved his 🌸second century in the tournament.
South Africa’s turbulent start
Winning the toss, South African captain Temba Bavuma‘s decision to bat first initially backfired, with the team struggling at 18/2 after the first Powerplay due to excellent bowling by Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.
David Miller’s record-breaking century in knockout
However, Miller’s innings became the saving grace for South Africa, as he navigated through the tough situation and reached his century in 115 balls. Displaying his trademark aggressive style, Miller hit eight fours and five sixes, including a crucial six over deep mid-wicket that marked his hundred. Notably, Miller’s century is historic, making him the first Proteas batter to achi༒eve this feat in a knockout match of an ODI Wor🍎ld Cup.
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Miller’s crucial partnerships
Throughout his innings, Miller played pivotal roles in partnerships, first contributing to a 95-run stand with Heinrich Klassen and later forming a crucial 53-run partnership with Gerald Coetzee. These collaborations💦 underscored Miller’s importance in stabilizing South Africa’s innings and setting a competitive t🧜otal.
Miller takes South Africa to a respectable score
Despite Miller’s heroic efforts, he was eventually dismissed by Cummins after scoring 101, caught at the deep square-leg boundary by Travis Head. Miller’s powerful knock propelled a struggling South Africa to a total of 212. The bowling prowess of Starc and Pat Cummins, who took t🌠hree wickets each, along with contributions from Hazlew🌊ood and Head, kept Australia in control during the match.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
battled till the end and delive🌃red a masterclass 💯 under pressure to set up a target that offers a glimmer of hope. Will be interesting to see how the bowlers step up to defend this total.— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa)
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