The third Test between South Africa and Australia at Newlands in Cape Town witnessed a memorable moment when Matthew Breetzke celebrated wildly after the dismissal of Marnus Labuschagne. The incident took place on Day 2, with South Africa looking to gain control after posting 329 in their first innings.
Labuschagne’s dismissal proved to be an important moment for the hosts as Simon Harmer struck a crucial blow in Australia’s innings. Breetzke’s energetic jumping celebration following the wicket quickly caught attention on social media, adding to the intensity of the series decider.
Matthew Breetzke’s jumping celebration after Labuschagne’s dismissal
Labuschagne endured a brief stay at the crease after coming in to bat during Australia’s first innings. Harmer got the better of the Australian batter, who was dismissed for a five-ball duck. The wicket gave South Africa an important breakthrough as they looked to restrict the visitors’ response.
Breetzke’s reaction stood out, with the South African breaking into an animated jumping celebration after the dismissal. His enthusiasm reflected the importance of removing a key Australian batter in a closely contested series.
Here’s the video:
Wait for it 😂#SAvAUS pic.twitter.com/2NS83O1FJZ
— FanCode (@FanCode) October 28, 2026
Also WATCH: Marco Jansen dismisses Cameron Green with a beauty on Day 2 of Cape Town Test – SA vs AUS
Australia fight back through Carey and Inglis on Day 2
Australia’s reshuffled batting order showed resilience after the early setback. Travis Head scored 41, while Matt Renshaw made a valuable 74 after opening the innings. Renshaw then combined with Cameron Green, who scored 65 off 110 deliveries, to build a 126-run partnership for the third wicket.
South Africa fought back before tea, with Marco Jansen dismissing both Renshaw and Green to leave Australia under pressure at 185/4. However, Alex Carey and Josh Inglis turned the innings around with an unbeaten 145-run partnership. Carey reached his half-century, while Inglis remained unbeaten on 85 at stumps. Australia finished Day 2 at 330/4, taking a slender one-run lead over South Africa with six wickets remaining in the first innings.
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