Capitals of Delhi shared an update about the fast bowler Good luck After the South African pacer suffered a scary head injury during their IPL 2026 collide against Kings of the Punjab at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday.
Ngidi had to be taken off the field in an ambulance after falling painfully while attempting a catch during Punjab Kings’ chase of 265. The incident deeply disturbed the players, coaching staff and fans as the game was stopped for several minutes while doctors attended to him. More than an hour after the incident, Delhi Capitals shared an update on social media.
Lungi Ngidi suffers a painful injury
The scary moment happened in the third innings of Punjab Kings’ opener Priyansh Arya went after one delivery and sliced the ball towards mid-on. Ngidi ran backwards through the circle, watching the catch with his eyes. However, he did not control the ball properly and lost his balance while trying to complete the chance.
When he fell backwards, the back of his head hit the ground hard outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The blow appeared to be severe and Ngidi immediately grabbed the back of his head in visible pain before falling to the turf. Players from both teams quickly realized the seriousness of the situation as physios and doctors rushed to the field to help him.
A stretcher, a stretcher and an ambulance were brought to the site
The medical staff checked Ngidi’s condition for a few minutes to keep him on the ground. Considering the nature of his injury, special attention was paid to his neck and head. Before being carefully lifted onto the stretcher, braces were placed around his neck and under his head to prevent him from moving. An ambulance was then brought directly to the site to take him for further medical examination.
The atmosphere inside the stadium became tense as the fans watched in complete silence. Adding to Delhi’s tough surface concerns, Ngidi’s return to the game looked highly unlikely.
Delhi Capitals share an update on Ngidi’s injury
Fortunately, Delhi Capitals later shared a much-needed positive update on social media, bringing relief to fans and the cricketing fraternity after the scary scenes on the field. An hour after Ngidi was stretchered off, he took to Franchise X (formerly Twitter) and confirmed that the South African pacer was in a stable condition following medical tests at the hospital.
“Ngidi is stable and should be discharged soon” wrote the franchise.
Ngidi is in stable condition and should be discharged soon. https://t.co/fWScEMU4Oy
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 25, 2026
The update quickly gained attention online, with fans flooding the comments section with messages of support and prayers for a speedy recovery. Many supporters thanked the medical staff for their quick response on the pitch, while others expressed hope that Ngidi would be back on the field soon without any serious complications.
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DC lose the race despite KL Rahul’s PBKS heroics
With Ngidi unable to continue, he brought in the Delhi Capitals Vipraj Nigam as their concussion substitute. The young leg-spinner replaced the South African in the playing XI and was eligible to bowl his full quota of four overs as Ngidi had not bowled before the injury occurred.
Talking about the match, Delhi Capitals posted a massive 264/2 after opting to bat first. KL Rahul. However, Punjab Kings mounted a sensational chase, reaching the target with seven balls to spare and registering the most successful run chase in IPL history.
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