In the Super-8 match of T20 World Cup 2026, India had to face defeat by 76 runs at the hands of South Africa. In this match played in Ahmedabad, David Miller scored 63 runs in 35 balls and took the team to a strong score of 187/7 in 20 overs. While chasing the target, the Indian team fell behind by 76 runs. After the match, social media influencer RJ Princy Parikh posted a video with Miller, in which she was seen taunting him by surrounding him and clapping while walking around. The caption of the video read, ‘What a player David Miller is!’ The text inside the video read, ‘I thought we were friends David!’ This reel quickly went viral.
Allegations of rape threats and body shaming
After the reel went viral, Princey Parikh alleged that she had received shocking rape threats. Parikh also told that she faced body shaming after the video. He told that due to continuous threats he had to remove this video from Facebook. Although this video is still available on Instagram. Parikh said that she will file a police complaint against these threats. This case is sparking a new debate about trolling and online harassment on social media.
Miller and Brewis’ innings appreciated
Meanwhile, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan praised South Africa’s composed batting. He said on his YouTube channel, ‘Bumrah was bowling brilliantly when South Africa lost three wickets. But then Miller showed his experience. The experience of playing six World Cups was clearly visible. He scored a half-century exactly when the team needed him the most. Pathan also described Dewald Brevis’s innings of 45 runs as decisive. He said, ‘Brevis’s innings of 45 runs was very important. Had that partnership not been there, South Africa would not have won the match. He showed patience in the beginning and then gave stability to the team.
