An unexpected moment of chaos unfolded during the third T20I between Australia and South Africa at Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns on August 16, 2025, when a fan crashed into a fence while trying to catch a ball sent soaring into the stands by South African batter Dewald Brevis.
The dramatic incident occurred in the 10th over of the South African innings when Brevis launched a towering six off Australian all-rounder Aaron Hardie. The shot, which cleared the boundary with ease, thrilled the crowd, but one eager fan took his excitement a bit too far.
As the ball landed near the edge of the stands, the fan raced down in an attempt to grab the souvenir. However, in his overzealous sprint, he lost his footing and collided heavily with the fence surrounding the field. The impact drew gasps from nearby spectators and briefly halted the match.
Fortunately, the fan did not suffer any serious injuries. Later, he was seen smiling and waving to the crowd, drawing cheers and applause.
On the field, Brevis continued to entertain with his explosive batting, playing a key role in South Africa’s innings. The match itself remained tightly contested, but the fan’s fall became one of the unexpected highlights of the night, quickly going viral on social media.
Unusual Scenes! Corbin Bosch Left In Disbelief As Bails Remain Intact After Ball Hits Stumps During AUS Vs SA 2nd T20I; Video
South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch was left stunned by an extraordinary moment during the second T20I against Australia at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Tuesday. In a rare occurrence, Bosch bowled a delivery that struck the stumps but failed to dislodge the bails.
The incident happened on the second ball of the 13th over of Australia’s innings. Bowling a full delivery on off stump, Bosch faced Mitchell Owen attempting an aggressive shot. Owen missed entirely, and the ball went on to hit the off-stump, causing the Zing bails to light up. However, in a twist of cricketing fortune, the bails stayed firmly in place as the ball carried through to the wicketkeeper.
Bosch, visibly baffled, could only stand in disbelief as replays confirmed the unusual nature of the moment. Such instances are rare in cricket, but when they do occur, they often spark debate and fascination among players and fans alike.
The moment quickly circulated on social media, with cricket enthusiasts marvelling at how the impact wasn’t enough to send the bails tumbling. While the delivery didn’t fetch Bosch a wicket, it certainly delivered one of the most talked-about highlights of the match.
