Ryan Rickelton reacts after fan’s ‘Is your mom single?’ message takes social media by storm

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|31-10-2026

The third and final SA vs AUS Test match in Cape Town is heading down to the wire with two more days left to play. On Friday, the Aussies took a lead of 100 runs, and the hosts crossed the 300-run mark in their second innings. There was a hilarious moment caught on camera that made headlines, including Ryan Rickelton on the third day.

The cameras spotted a fan with a placard which read “Ryan Rickelton is your mom single?” with a massive heart emoji. Rickelton was shown on the screen, trying his best to concentrate on the game. South Africa wicketkeeper was seen shaking his head in disgust.

The fan with the placard was also seen blowing a few kisses towards the cameras, which drew laughter in the commentary box. One of the commentators was heard saying, “Not sure he is putting his best foot forward.” The Super Sport released the 25-second video on social media and wrote: “Crazy things are happening on the grass banks at Newlands.”

Cape Town Test heading for amazing finish

Meanwhile, on the field, the Australians were able to take a 100-run lead thanks to Josh Inglis’ knock of 100, which came off 135 balls.

He hit 11 fours and huge sixes before Simon Harmer dismissed him on the final ball of the 99th over.

Alex Carey batted well to score 80 runs off 168 balls, while Cameron Green amassed 65 off 110 balls with eight boundaries and two sixes. Harmer was the best bowler for the home team with figures of 4/104 from his 37 overs. Marco Jansen bowled with good pace and troubled the opposition batters to pick up 3 for 60 from his 22.1 overs.

Mitchell Starc gave Australia a huge opening when Aiden Markram was caught by Travis Head for just one run. Josh Hazlewood then got the wicket of David Bedingham for 11 runs.

Skipper Temba Bavuma and Marques Ackermann added 64 runs for the third wicket in 125 balls.

Ackermann got to his second fifty of the game before he was sent back to the dugout by Starc for 80-ball 62 runs. They agreed fell in the last over of the day, with Nathan Lyon taking his wicket. Rickelton was batting on eight, with Matthew Breetzke on 19 at stumps. On day 4, Bavuma’s team took their lead to over 200 runs, with Rickelton playing one of the best innings of his career. Mulder posted a half-century.