David Miller, a prominent batsman from South Africa, has achieved a notable milestone in T20 cricket. He has become the first player from South Africa to hit 500 sixes in this format. This feat surpasses the records of legendary South African players, including AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis. Miller’s accomplishment is a testament to his exceptional batting skills and his ability to dominate the game with his powerful hitting.
Currently, Miller is participating in the SA20 league, playing for the Pearl Royals team, which is owned by the IPL team Rajasthan Royals. During a match against MI Cape Town in the SA20 league, Miller hit his 500th six in T20 cricket, achieving this milestone on a ball delivered by Afghanistan player and MI Cape Town captain Rashid Khan.
In terms of the most sixes hit by South African batsmen in T20 cricket, Miller now holds the top spot with 500 sixes. AB de Villiers ranks second with 436 sixes, followed by Quinton de Kock with 432 sixes, and Faf du Plessis with 416 sixes. Miller’s achievement has earned him a place among the top 10 players globally who have hit 500 sixes in T20 cricket, joining the likes of Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Andre Russell. Notably, Chris Gayle is the only player to have hit over 1,000 sixes in this format, with a total of 1,056 sixes.
The list of South African players with the most sixes in T20 cricket is as follows:
David Miller: 500 sixes in 518 matches
AB de Villiers: 436 sixes in 340 matches
Quinton de Kock: 432 sixes in 379 matches
Faf du Plessis: 416 sixes in 403 matches
Rilee Rossouw: 382 sixes in 367 matches
Miller’s record-breaking achievement is a significant milestone in his career, solidifying his position as one of the most dominant batsmen in T20 cricket.