South African national cricket team player David Miller made history in South Africa's T20I series opener against Pakistan on December 10, delivering a stunning 82 off just 40 balls at Kingsmead, Durban. His explosive innings not only turned the tide for South Africa but also earned him a remarkable place in T20I cricket history as the first-ever middle-order batter to score 2500 runs in the format.

South Africa, batting first, found themselves in early trouble, reeling at 28-3. But Miller, showing his trademark resilience, added 43 runs with skipper Heinrich Klaasen (12) before Abbas Afridi broke their partnership. With his powerful strokeplay, Miller’s innings became the backbone of South Africa’s recovery.The powerful South African batter surpassed the record score of 2425, smashed by English middle-order batter Eoin Morgan.

Miller's remarkable achievement has placed him at the top of the list for middle-order T20I run-scorers:

• David Miller – 2500*
• Eoin Morgan – 2425
• Mahmudullah – 2365
• Shoaib Malik – 2305
• Glenn Maxwell – 2190

Miller’s knock not only secured a strong foundation for the Proteas but also highlighted his key role in the team. His performance proves once again why he is one of the most dangerous finishers in the shortest format of the game.

South Africa Playing XI: Rassie van der Dussen, Reeza Hendricks, Mathew Breetzke, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen (c)(wk), Donovan Ferreira, George Linde, Andile Simelane, Nqaba Peter, Kwena Maphaka, Ottneil Baartman

Pakistan Playing XI: Mohammad Rizwan (c)(wk), Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Usman Khan, Tayyab Tahir, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.