Miller had a mixed campaign with LSG in 2025. Bought for INR 7.5 crore at the 2025 mega auction, he was expected to deliver the blow that the franchise had missed. Instead, the left-hander finished the season with 153 runs from 11 innings at an average of 30.60 and a strike rate of 127.49. He crossed 30 just once and eventually lost his place in the XI when LSG opted for a fast bowler abroad due to constant injuries in their bowling attack. With LSG trying to solve their pace issues, Miller became the unfortunate name that was often changed.
Despite the poor numbers, Miller’s release attracted a lot of attention. LSG’s batting core includes Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh and Ayush Badoni. Miller’s long IPL career, which started in 2012, includes more than 3,000 runs at an average of 35.77 and a strike rate of 138.60. His role in the Gujarat Titans’ title-winning season in 2022, where he scored 481 runs at an average of 68.71, is one of the best campaigns by a middle-order batsman in the history of the IPL.
However, LSG’s release strategy is more wallet-driven than performance-driven. With the franchise finishing seventh in IPL 2025 and looking for a foreign all-rounder rather than a specialist batsman, freeing up Miller’s salary of INR 7.5 crore became an easy decision. However, there is still an outside chance that LSG will try to buy it back at auction at a lower price.
AI predicts David Miller’s IPL 2026 team and final bid price
| Scenarios | Team | Final bid price |
| 1 | Chennai Super Kings | INR 7.5 – 9 crore |
| 2 | Kolkata Knight Riders or Gujarat Titans | INR 5.5 – 7.5 crore |
According to AI, five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings are the strongest contenders to secure David Miller in the IPL 2026 auction. With Andre Russell retiring and Glenn Maxwell withdrawing from IPL 2026, the market for reliable finishers is limited. CSK will arrive at the auction table with a sizeable purse of INR 43.4 crore and a vacant spot abroad.
Moreover, Ravindra Jadeja’s transfer to Rajasthan Royals has left room in CSK’s left-handed batting options. While MS Dhoni played impressive cameos in 2024, his strike rate dipped to 135.17 in 2025, forcing CSK to rethink their finishing structure. Miller, whose death overs total of his IPL career is over 171, fulfills this requirement brilliantly. Notably, its predicted final offer price could be between INR 7 and 9 crore.
The left-hander in particular will attract strong interest from several teams, especially the Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders. It’s worth noting that GT wants an experienced finisher after trading Sherfane Rutherford. KKR, who have the biggest pockets (INR 64.3 crore), need a solid replacement for Andre Russell.
Disclaimer: The predictions in this article are based on AI analysis and are purely speculative. They are for entertainment and information purposes only. The predicted team and bid price for David Miller in IPL 2026 may not reflect actual results, and CricTracker is not responsible for any discrepancies.
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