South African Cricket Star David Miller Arrives in Nepal to Play for Karnali Yaks in NPL
4th November 2026, Kathmandu
David Miller Arrives in Nepal to Play for Karnali Yaks in NPL
South African cricket icon David Miller has arrived in Nepal to play for Karnali Yaks in the Nepal Premier League (NPL). The explosive middle-order batter is set to make his debut on Friday against Far West Royals, boosting both Karnali’s championship hopes and sports tourism in Nepal.
South African power-hitter David Miller has officially landed in Nepal to join the Karnali Yaks for the ongoing Nepal Premier League (NPL). The 37-year-old middle-order batter was received by representatives of Karnali Yaks Sports Pvt. Ltd. upon his arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport on Wednesday morning.
Miller’s inclusion brings elite international firepower to the Karnali Yaks squad. Renowned globally for his explosive left-handed batting, Miller boasts extensive experience across major T20 franchise leagues, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), Big Bash League (BBL), and Pakistan Super League (PSL). In the IPL, he has represented top franchises such as Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals, Kings XI Punjab, and Gujarat Titans—playing a pivotal role in leading Gujarat Titans to their historic title win in 2022.
Grihendra Ghimire, President of Karnali Yaks Sports Pvt. Ltd., highlighted that Miller’s presence in the tournament will not only bolster the team’s performance but also play a significant role in promoting Nepalese tourism on a global scale.
Impressive T20 Career Statistics
Miller’s track record in international and franchise cricket is remarkable:
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International T20s: Representing South Africa in 140 T20 International matches, Miller has scored 2,804 runs, including two centuries and nine half-centuries. Notably, his international centuries came against top-tier opponents, India and Bangladesh.
Overall T20 Career: Across 584 T20 matches, he has amassed 12,435 runs, featuring 4 centuries and 53 half-centuries.
Record Feats: In 2017, he hit a breathtaking 35-ball century against Bangladesh. He also smashed a memorable 38-ball century against Royal Challengers Bangalore while playing for Kings XI Punjab in the IPL.
Karnali Yaks’ Campaign & Upcoming Match
Karnali Yaks have had a strong start in the tournament so far, securing two wins out of three matches. They registered a 19-run victory over Janakpur in their opener and defeated Biratnagar by 4 wickets in their second match, before conceding a 4-wicket loss to Kathmandu Gurkhas in their third outing.
With Miller joining the ranks, Karnali Yaks are set to face Far West Royals on Friday, where the South African star is expected to make his highly anticipated NPL debut.
