Updated 12 January 2026 at 19:22 IST
Spectator Gets Struck By Ryan Rickelton's Monstrous Six During SA20 Clash; SA Cricketer Expresses Regret, Sends Autographed Jersey
Ryan Rickelton's milestone in the SA20 was overshadowed by an unfortunate event when a supporter was struck by the player's powerful six.
On January 10, 2026, MI Cape Town locked horns with Joburg Super Kings in the SA20, where the former team sealed a resounding 36-run win over the latter to reignite their campaign at the Wanderers.
One of the key players from the match was MI Cape Town's Ryan Rickelton, who became the first batter to score multiple centuries in the SA20. Although that wasn't the only reason why the player made headlines after the match. During the game, Rickelton hit a powerful six; however, the ball hit a spectator in the stadium, causing a cheek fracture.
Following the incident, Ryan Rickelton made a heartfelt gesture toward the spectator, despite her being a Joburg Super Kings supporter.
Ryan Rickelton Makes A Heartfelt Gesture Toward A Supporter
After the match, the MI Cape Town team found the fan and delivered a signed jersey by Rickelton. Additionally, the player also shared a video message for the injured supporter, named Lyndee. While he expressed his regret over the unfortunate event, he cheered the supporter for a quick recovery and hoped for her to get better soon.
In the video message, Ryan Rickelton shared, "I just wanted to say so sorry for what happened to you last night. I'm really sad to hear that. And I did see the video as well. But yeah, my thoughts are with you. I hope your cheek, I hear it's a fracture, and it can recover quite quickly. And hopefully, the pain can subside as quickly as possible as well."
He concluded, "My apologies. Never nice when that happens. I just wanna wish you all the best in recovery, and as a bit of a token to say sorry, I'd love to sign this jersey for you... We wish you all the very best in your recovery."
Supporter Lyndee's Reaction To The Heartfelt Gesture
The supporter, in response, did not seem mad at Rickelton and instead jokingly said that she could confirm that the ball did indeed hit very hard. Additionally, she shared that while he managed to put a hole through her glasses, it saved her eyes. However, all things aside, she accepted the kind gesture and said that she's looking forward to seeing him in the next SA20 match.
Published By : Tiasha Sarkar
Published On: 12 January 2026 at 19:22 IST