In the second T20I match between South Africa and India at St George’s Park in Gqeberha, 22-year-old South African leg-spinner Nqabayomzi Peter made headlines with a celebration straight out of the Stephen Curry playbook. After dismissing India’s explosive middle-order batter, Rinku Singh, Peter did Curry’s signature “Night Night” gesture, a celebration made famous by the USA basketball star after closing out key games.
This moment added extra flair to Peter’s already impressive performance and sparked a buzz among fans. Throughout the game, Peter was exceptional with his bowling, displaying remarkable precision in his line and length, which kept the Indian batters under pressure.
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His economical spell made it difficult for the Indian lineup to score freely, as he conceded only 20 runs in his four-over spell, finishing with the critical wicket of Rinku Singh. The Indian batters, including captain Suryakumar Yadav, struggled to gain momentum against Peter, who proved to be a challenging prospect in the middle overs.
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The turning point came in the 16th over when Peter bowled a well-paced delivery that tempted Rinku Singh to go for an ambitious shot. However, Rinku couldn’t make solid contact, and his attempt resulted in a top-edge that sailed towards short fine leg. South African fielder Gerald Coetzee was ready, completing a comfortable catch to send Rinku back to the pavilion.
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Peter’s celebratory “Night Night” gesture following the wicket quickly captured the audience’s attention. While the celebration is also similar to a go-to-sleep move popularized by wrestler CM Punk, Peter’s homage was likely inspired by Curry’s playful style. This small gesture added a unique touch to the match, showing how celebrations from different sports are crossing into cricket and bringing a fresh vibe to the game.
