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David Miller Stays Benched for Delhi Capitals as Overseas Balance Takes Priority

Selection under the four-overseas limit has squeezed him out during Delhi's playoff push.

Overview

  • Miller, who sat out Friday's match against Kolkata Knight Riders, said he is frustrated but accepts the IPL rule that limits teams to four overseas players.
  • Delhi have prioritized Pathum Nissanka up top and overseas quicks Mitchell Starc and Lungi Ngidi, with Tristan Stubbs preferred in Miller’s middle‑order slot.
  • The Capitals sit on 8 points from 10 games and, by Miller’s own count, now need four wins in four to keep their playoff hopes alive.
  • Miller’s 2026 returns have been modest at 123 runs in seven innings with a strike rate near 146 and a best of 41 not out, adding pressure on his selection.
  • Against Chennai Super Kings, Delhi used their in‑game impact substitute slot on Sameer Rizvi rather than the veteran finisher, a move that drew public criticism.