The Hong Kong-born Otago all-rounder took two for 18 and was padded up waiting to come in next.
Her efforts had helped restrict Wellington to a modest 108 for eight during the side's twenty/20 game in Mosgiel on Sunday. Otago appeared to be cruising to a nine-wicket win but cricket can spring the most unexpected surprises.
Otago captain Katey Martin and Lisa Grant were set at the crease and going along nicely. Next minute, Martin was run out, leaving the home side needing eight runs from the last over.
Miles joined Grant at the wicket and the pair managed to score seven runs to tie the game.
There was no fairytale finish.
Wellington won the game in the eliminator over.
"It was definitely disappointing but I guess that is cricket," Miles said.
"We stuck at it really well at the beginning and, I wouldn't say lost our way, but lost a bit of our grip in the end."
The 23-year-old said her mind was whirling as she made her way out to the middle.
"There is a lot going through your head at that time - like how are you going to score boundaries. But it just didn't quite come off. We didn't quite get there."
Batting at No 4 is a new experience for Miles, but that is why she is here - to learn and develop.
"I'm definitely a bowler first who can come in and hit a few towards the end.
"But it is nice to have a different role. By being pushed up the order you are forced to really focus on your game plan and know exactly what you need to do."
Miles left her home in Hong Kong bound for England when she was 18 to study and further her cricket career, and when the opportunity came up to join Otago last season she leapt at it.
"I really enjoyed it last season. It is really nice to play cricket in a different country and see the different styles of play and the different culture of cricket."
Growing up in Hong Kong, most of her friends chose netball or hockey. But Miles's father would take her along to his cricket games and she fell in love with the game.
Miles began her career with English county side Surrey but switched to Middlesex in 2010, and while training with the MCC young cricketers she was encouraged to look for playing opportunities overseas.
She had meet Otago coach Nathan King while training in Hong Kong and took up an opportunity to play here last season.
Her goals are simple: she wants to enjoy herself and just keep improving. She was added to the England winter academy squad this year and hopes to eventually play international cricket.
More immediately, though, she is focused on Otago's next assignment. Otago plays Auckland in twenty/20 games today and on Sunday, and in a one-day game tomorrow. The matches are in Auckland and both teams are searching for their first win.
