Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Ryan Rickelton Apologizes After Ball Injures Spectator
During a cricket match in South Africa, a player named Ryan Rickelton hit the ball really hard, and it accidentally hit a fan named Lyndee in the stands.
Lyndee got hurt and had a broken cheek.
After the game, Ryan felt really bad and sent Lyndee a video message saying he was sorry and hoping she would get better soon.
He also gave her an autographed jersey as a nice gesture.
Ryan's team, MI Cape Town, won the match by 36 runs, but the most important thing was making sure Lyndee was okay.
Ryan Rickelton hit a powerful six during an SA20 match, which accidentally struck a spectator named Lyndee, causing a cheek fracture.
MI Cape Town won the match against Joburg Super Kings by 36 runs.
Rickelton expressed his regret and sent a video message to Lyndee, wishing her a speedy recovery.
The MI Cape Town team delivered an autographed jersey by Rickelton to the injured spectator.
Lyndee, the injured spectator, was a supporter of the opposing team, Joburg Super Kings.
- Who
- Ryan Rickelton, a player from MI Cape Town, and Lyndee, a spectator
- What
- A cricket ball hit by Ryan Rickelton injured a spectator, Lyndee, causing a cheek fracture
- When
- January 10, 2026, during an SA20 match
- Where
- Wanderers Stadium, South Africa
- Why
- The ball was hit powerfully by Ryan Rickelton and accidentally struck a spectator
- Date
- January 10, 2026
- Teams Involved
- MI Cape Town vs. Joburg Super Kings
- Injured Spectator
- Lyndee
- Player Involved
- Ryan Rickelton
- Injury
- Cheek fracture
- Gift from Player
- Autographed jersey
- Match Outcome
- MI Cape Town won by 36 runs