Miller was withdrawn from Thursday’s 33-run defeat to Pakistan according to the Duckworth-Lewis method.

Shortly before the start of the game at the Sydney Cricket Ground, the Proteas indicated that the big-hitting former Knight is being rested as a precaution due to back spasms.

Miller's big hitting was certainly missed, especially at the point in the game when the Proteas had to score 72 runs in five overs in an attempt to win the game after the overs were reduced due to the rain.

The Proteas skipper, Temba Bavuma, said they need Miller for Sunday’s game.

"I do believe it was precautionary," said Bavuma when asked about Miller.

"I'm not a representative of the medical team, but we have a game on Sunday against the Netherlands, and hopefully, David will be fit and ready for that game.

"But in terms of this game, I understand that he wasn't physically fit and sat out as a precaution."

The first ball between South Africa and the Netherlands at the Adelaide Oval is scheduled to be bowled at 2am on Sunday morning.

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