Finger Injury Forces Miller Off Field During Crucial Chase
In a dramatic Indian Premier League 2026 encounter between the Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans, David Miller was forced to retire hurt during a tense run chase at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Miller, who came in to stabilize the innings, walked off the field after the 13th over, leaving Delhi Capitals in a challenging position while chasing a target of 211 runs.
How The Injury Happened
The left-handed batter suffered an injury to his left thumb/finger during the match. Reports indicate that the issue originated earlier while fielding, where he hurt his finger attempting a diving stop.
The injury worsened during the chase when Miller dived while running between the wickets, aggravating the pain. He was visibly uncomfortable and struggled to grip the bat, eventually deciding to leave the field.
Timing Of The Setback Hurts Delhi Capitals
Miller retired hurt after scoring 12 runs off 10 balls at a crucial stage of the innings, with Delhi positioned at 130/3. His departure disrupted the team’s momentum as they attempted to chase down a daunting total.
With pressure mounting, Delhi Capitals had to reshuffle their batting order, impacting their chase strategy in the middle overs.
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