Delhi Capitals (DC) fast bowler Good luck he finally broke his silence after suffering a horrific injury during IPL 2026 collide against Kings of the Punjab at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The South African athlete, whose heavy fall has left players and fans deeply concerned, took to social media on Sunday to share a brief but important update.
Lungi Ngidi falls painfully as he tries to hold against PBKS
It should be noted that the incident happened during a tense moment in the afternoon match. The scene caused panic among teammates and fans alike, with the game stopped for several minutes and an ambulance entering the field of play.
Anxious moments happened when Punjab Kings beat Priyansh Arya mistimed the shot Akhar Patelbowling. Placed in the middle of the contest, Ngidi ran back to complete the catch but misjudged the trajectory of the ball. While trying to regain his balance, the pacemaker took a bad fall and hit his head and neck hard on the ground. The impact was so strong that it immobilized him for several minutes while doctors and physiotherapists rushed to the field.
The game was stopped for about 15-20 minutes as medical staff carefully assessed his condition. The players of both teams were watching with excitement, the concern was evident on the faces of those around them.
Punjab Kings coach as soon as Ngidi is left Ricky Ponting went to the field to personally inspect it. South African players David Miller and Tristan Stubbs was visibly saddened by the incident.
After initial treatment, Ngidi was fitted with a neck brace before being carefully placed on a stretcher. An ambulance was then brought directly to the site to transport him to safety.
Delhi Police creates green corridor for quick hospital relocation
To ensure emergency medical care, the Delhi Police arranged a green corridor to take Ngidi to Max Hospital in Rajendra Nagar without delay. The news reports that the journey to the hospital was completed in just 11 minutes.
Fortunately, after a medical evaluation, the pacemaker was declared stable and released only a few hours later, much to the relief of the Delhi Capitals camp. The franchise also shared a positive update confirming that the player is stable and improving.
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Ngidi’s message brings comfort to his fans
On Sunday, Ngidi personally addressed his fans via his Instagram Story and thanked them for their support during the difficult times. His brief but reassuring message quickly eased concerns among supporters, many of whom feared more serious injury after witnessing the fall live.
“Thanks for the messages, everything is fine” he wrote.
With Delhi Capitals continuing their IPL 2026 campaign, the team will now hope that their experienced pacer makes a full recovery and returns to action soon.
