The SA20 opener at Newlands delivered an unforgettable moment when a spectator won Rs 1 crore with a stunning catch. The SA20 Rickelton Hundred match grabbed attention not only for the cricket but also for an unexpected moment in the stands.
The incident occurred during MI Cape Town’s chase against Durban’s SuperGiants. Ryan Rickelton hit a towering six in the 13th over. The ball sailed into the crowd, where a one-handed catch earned a Rand 2 million reward.
Under the SA20 reward rule, the clean grab translated to nearly Rs 1.07 crore. The stadium reacted instantly to the moment. It turned into the loudest cheer of the night, even louder than what happened on the pitch.
Rickelton later completed a fine hundred, scoring 113 off 65 balls. He struck 11 sixes and five fours, keeping MI Cape Town alive despite wickets falling around him. His innings stood out during a difficult chase.
Earlier, Durban’s SuperGiants posted a massive 232 for five, the highest SA20 total so far. Devon Conway scored 64 from 33 balls, while Kane Williamson added 40 to set the tone in the Powerplay.
Jos Buttler and Heinrich Klaasen kept the momentum in the middle overs. Aiden Markram and Evan Jones finished strong to push the total past 230.
MI Cape Town stayed hopeful when Rickelton survived a no-ball dismissal. Jason Smith added a quick 41 from 14 balls. Still, Durban held nerve in the final overs.
Ethan Bosch removed Rickelton late and finished with four wickets. The result was a 15-run win for Durban. While runs and records mattered, one catch in the stands became the night’s defining moment.
