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  • [WATCH] Two workers were caught enjoying live cricket at work during the 3rd Test South Africa vs AUS. Two office workers overlooking the Newlands Cricket Ground were caught watching the South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test on the stadium’s giant screen and their rush to look busy went viral.
  • [WATCH] Two employees were caught enjoying live cricket at work during the 3rd SA vs AUS test.
  • (Photo Source: Fancode) The third and final Test between South Africa and Australia at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Ce Town on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, produced an unexpected off-field moment that quickly caught the attention of the internet.

[WATCH] Two workers were caught enjoying live cricket at work during the 3rd Test South Africa vs AUS. Two office workers overlooking the Newlands Cricket Ground were caught watching the South Africa vs Australia 3rd Test on the stadium’s giant screen and their rush to look busy went viral.

[WATCH] Two employees were caught enjoying live cricket at work during the 3rd SA vs AUS test. (Photo Source: Fancode) The third and final Test between South Africa and Australia at the Newlands Cricket Ground in Ce Town on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, produced an unexpected off-field moment that quickly caught the attention of the internet. Two office workers sitting at their desks in a building overlooking the famous Newlands Stadium were spotted casually watching the game during working hours on the stadium’s giant replay screen.

The clip went viral on social media and cricket fans across the world found the couple’s reaction quite understandable. Their relaxed demeanor made it clear that they were more absorbed in the action on the field than in office work, and the broadcast cameras ensured that thousands of spectators on the field were also in on the secret. However, the moment that made the sequence truly memorable came immediately afterward.

When the two workers realized that their cricket session had been shown on the giant screen across the stadium, they swiveled their chairs towards their monitors and quickly demonstrated their professional care. Their coordinated attempt to keep busy only added to the humor, and the clip continued to circulate long after the day was over. Watch the hilarious clip here: Caught in the act 😭😭 #SAvAUS pic.twitter.com/7nc8z4ZH4S — FanCode (@FanCode) October 27, 2026 The duo’s sudden switch to keyboard activity as soon as they saw each other on the playback screen sparked strong reactions from the crowd in the ground.

Fans on social media described the stampede as something they could personally relate to, with many noting that the workers’ attempt to convince everyone that they had been busy doing office tasks the whole time only made the clip funnier. The moment went well even after the defeat on opening day. How did South Africa and Australia perform on the field that day?

Although the office workers distracted from the action, the competition on the field was just as compelling. South Africa were bowled out for 329 in 82.3 overs, posting a competitive score in a truly crucial series. Marques Ackermann stood out with 95, a pathetically short century, while Aiden Markram contributed with 78.

David Bedingham added 50 and Marco Jansen’s 52 helped the hosts surpass the 300 mark and set an ambitious target for the visitors. Australian Mitchell Starc led the bowling effort with an impressive six-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 6/72. The series was level at 1-1 with Ce Town, with Australia winning the first Test by 214 runs and South Africa equalizing by winning the second Test by an innings and 31 runs, making the third Test a fitting decider at Newlands.

Between the viral off-field moment and a very close battle, the opening day at Newlands gave cricket fans on both sides of the pitch plenty to talk about.

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