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Fan Proposes to Ryan Rickelton's Mother During Cricket Match

A spectator's placard sparked a viral moment during a Test match between South Africa and Australia.

New York Editorial News Desk October 29, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • A fan displayed a placard asking if Ryan Rickelton's mother was single.
  • Rickelton appeared bemused but nodded 'no' after seeing the placard on screen.
  • South Africa and Australia are tied 1-1 in the series heading into the final Test.

During the third Test between South Africa and Australia, a fan at Newlands Cricket Stadium in Cape Town displayed a placard that went viral. The placard asked, 'Ryan Rickelton, is your mom single?'

The moment was captured by cameras and shown on the big screen inside the stadium. Ryan Rickelton, the Proteas wicket-keeper, appeared to see the placard and seemed bemused by the gesture.

Rickelton later responded by nodding 'no' after the action was shown on screen, indicating he was not interested in the proposal.

The match is the final Test of the series, with South Africa and Australia tied 1-1. The series decider has seen momentum shift between the teams since the first day of play.

South Africa scored 329 despite a strong opening partnership, with Mitchell Starc taking a six-wicket haul. Australia replied with a 100-run lead, including a century from Josh Inglis on his return to the Test team.

Rickelton made 42 runs in the first innings and took three catches behind the stumps. His performance has not been consistent throughout the series, with mixed results in both batting and wicket-keeping roles.

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