{
  "id": 10354800,
  "title": "David Miller’s record knock honours mother Jenny in 'really emotional' Pink Day victory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/david-millers-record-knock-honours-mother-jenny-in-really-emotional",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T03:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/cricket/2026-09-28-david-millers-record-knock-honours-mother-jenny-in-really-emotional-pink-day-victory/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "David Miller scored his highest career ODI score of 142 runs off 93 balls as the Proteas posted a massive total of 365/9 against Australia in their Pink Day ODI win at the Wanderers. Miller, who turned 37 during the match, was named player of the match in an emotional victory that celebrated breast cancer survivors. His mother, Jenny, is a breast cancer survivor, and the Proteas personalized their shirts with images of survivors from around the country. Miller's mother was visibly emotional after the match, with Miller saying that she had not stopped crying for the past 24 hours. Miller reflected on the significance of the win, saying that it was especially poignant for his mother, who has been a constant source of support during her own health journey.",
  "summary": "David Miller scored a career-best 142 on Pink Day in an emotional performance honouring his mother’s battle with breast cancer while proving his enduring worth to South Africa.",
  "key_points": [
    "David Miller scored 142 runs, his highest ODI score",
    "Proteas set a massive total of 365/9 against Australia",
    "Miller's mother Jenny, a breast cancer survivor, was emotional"
  ],
  "editors_take": "David Miller's record-breaking knock takes on added significance as a tribute to his mother, a breast cancer survivor, in a poignant win that highlights the importance of supporting survivors.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}