Published 13:24 IST, November 20th 2019

IPL Auction 2020: Which teams can pick up David Miller after his release from KXIP?

Since the Kings XI Punjab have released strike batsman David Miller into the IPL Auction 2020 pool, let us take a look at the teams which could be interested.

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One of reasons which makes 2020 IPL Auction very exciting is that teams will have a plethora of quality international players to choose from. David Miller is one such player. Miller was signed by Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in 2011 and made his IPL debut in 2012. Since n, he became a classic IPL revelation and a KXIP mainstay, even captaining side in 2016. Miller is KXIP's second-highest all-time run-scorer and is one of few IPL players who has stayed with one franchise throughout his years in tournament. w that he has been released by Mohali side, let us take a look at three teams who could avail Miller's services at upcoming auctions.

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Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians (MI) bought David Miller at 2018 Auctions after an intense battle with Sunrisers, only for Proteas batsman to be retained by KXIP through ir RTM card. Miller could provide a lot of solidity to Mumbai middle-order w that Yuvraj Singh and Evin Lewis have been released. Miller could also bat well at Wankhede pitch which tends to support explosive batsmen better.

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Kolkata Knight Riders

With Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) having released some crucial batsmen like Chris Lynn and Robin Uthappa, Miller could be a good top-order addition to team. Miller can add to explosive power that team brings with Andre Russell, Sunil Narine and Shubman Gill and deepen batting prowess of an already explosive team.

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Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals (DC) lack an overseas batsman in ir team at moment after y released Chris Morris, Colin Ingram, and Colin Munro. Miller could fill in that slot perfectly and since Delhi already have a very solid batting lineup, Miller could be relieved of pressure allowing him to score more freely. Miller was also batting at number four or five in his recent KXIP outings and Delhi happen to have a slot in those exact positions.

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