Yuzvendra Chahal praised David Miller’s big-hitting skills in South Africa’s dominant 76-run victory over India in the Super 8 fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday.
India’s impressive winning
streak in T20 World Cups was halted in Ahmedabad by the same team they defeated in the final of the last World Cup. This loss marked India’s first defeat in 18 ICC white-ball matches since their 2023 World Cup final loss to Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
“I think Miller would have had that sense of disappointment that he was there almost till the end and could not finish the job for his side in the final. But I would like to point out one thing about Miller. When I used to bowl to him, whenever spinners came on, he would go for sweeps and reverse sweeps. However, since 2022, when Ahmedabad became his home ground in the IPL, he mostly stands still and hits through the line. His power is such that he waits, and his range, from midwicket to long-on, is incredible. He backs his strengths and does not try anything extraordinary. Sometimes he even hits sixes over cover off fast bowlers. Over the last three or four years, his game has evolved. Whether it is a fast bowler or a spinner, he can clear the ropes with that same swing,” JioStar expert Yuzvendra Chahal was quoted as saying on JioHotstar’s ‘Haier Match Centre Live’.
Miller Says India Are Beatable!
David Miller, who smashed a 35-ball 63, said the Indian team is incredible, but it can be taken down by keeping it simple, staying in their lanes, and delivering under pressure.
“That they are beatable, India come with as I mentioned an incredible team, But I think for us in a tournament like this, it’s about making sure that we do, as I said, I keep going back to the simple things and making sure that we stay in our lane as a player and do the job and get the job done. We’re a mature team. A lot of guys have played together, and a lot of cricket for South Africa, and that goes a long way under pressure. So I think it’s just staying in your lane, making sure that you get the job done and keep wanting more,” David Miller told the reporters after the match.
(With inputs from Agencies)
