Nqaba Peter nearly replicates Herschelle Gibbs' famous dropped catch from 1999 World Cup in AUS vs SA 2025 2nd T20I [Watch]

South Africa spinner Nqabayomzi Peter nearly replicated Herschelle Gibbs' famous dropped catch from the 1999 World Cup during the second T20I against Australia on Tuesday, August 12. During the fourth over of Australia's innings, Peter caught Cameron Green at mid-wicket off Kwena Maphaka's bowling.

Green pulled a short of length delivery, and Peter dived to his right to take the catch. While he got up to throw the ball in celebration, it hit his thigh and fell to the ground. The umpires got together and asked for the third umpire to check if the catch was completed before Peter threw the ball to celebrate.

The third umpire then adjudged it as a fair catch, saying Peter had enough control of the catch.

"Clearly caught and controlled and getting up. Thank you, that's all I need to see," the third umpire said before he made the decision.

Watch the video of the moment here.

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Green was dismissed for nine runs off seven balls. The moment had shades of Herschelle Gibbs' infamous dropped catch of Australia captain Steve Waugh in the 1999 World Cup.

Earlier, the Proteas posted a huge total of 218/7 batting first. Dewald Brevis smashed a brilliant century, remaining unbeaten on 125 off 56 balls with 12 fours and eight maximums.

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When Herschelle Gibbs dropped the 1999 World Cup for South Africa

Herschelle Gibbs had an unforgettable moment during a Super Six game of the 1999 World Cup against Australia. Regarded among the best fielders, Gibbs dropped Steve Waugh at Headingley after the former Australian skipper had flicked a delivery to mid-wicket, where the former Proteas opener was stationed.

The ball went straight to Gibbs, who completed the catch, but a premature celebration resulted in a dropped catch. Waugh went on to score an unbeaten 120 as Australia won the game and qualified for the semi-final.

South Africa and Australia met once again in the semi-final, where the game ended in a tie, and Australia were declared winners based on the result of their previous meeting. They went on to win the World Cup, and therefore, the dropped catch from Herschelle Gibbs during the earlier Super Six match cost South Africa a spot in the final and a possible trophy.