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Lungi Ngidi Stable After Scary Head Injury in DC vs PBKS IPL Match

Lungi Ngidi of Delhi Capitals is stable after a head injury during the IPL match against Punjab Kings. He fell heavily on his head while attempting a catch in the third over. The South African pacer was taken to Max Hospital and is due for discharge shortly. Vipraj Nigam was named as his concussion substitute.

Key Points: Lungi Ngidi Stable After Head Injury in DC vs PBKS IPL Match

  • Lungi Ngidi sustained a head injury while attempting a catch in DC vs PBKS match
  • He was stretchered off and taken to Max Hospital in an ambulance
  • IPL confirmed Ngidi is stable and due for discharge shortly
  • Vipraj Nigam entered as a concussion substitute
  • Opposition coach Ricky Ponting also checked on Ngidi's condition
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Lungi Ngidi stable after head injury in DC vs PBKS match, confirms IPL

Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi is stable and due for discharge after a head injury while attempting a catch against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026.

"Ngidi is stable and is due to be discharged shortly from the hospital - IPL"

New Delhi, April 25

Delhi Capitals fast bowler Lungi Ngidi is stable and due to be discharged from the hospital shortly after sustaining a head injury during the team's Indian Premier League 2026 match against Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday, said IPL in a statement.

Ngidi was stretchered off into an ambulance and taken off the field to eventually be hospitalised after he fell to the ground on his head while attempting a catch.

In a post on X, IPL gave an update on Ngidi's condition, saying that the South African pacer is stable and is due to be discharged shortly from the hospital.

"Update: Lungisani Ngidi of Delhi Capitals hit his head on the ground while attempting to take a catch during his team's match against Punjab Kings. He was shifted to the hospital in an ambulance as he complained of a headache and neck pain. Ngidi is stable and is due to be discharged shortly from the hospital. Vipraj Nigam is on the field as a concussion substitute," the IPL's X post reads.

In the third over of Punjab Kings' innings, bowled by Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi went for a catch off a lofted shot from Priyansh Arya. He tracked the ball while back-pedalling but never seemed in control of the attempt, stretching backwards without getting a fingertip to it. In the process, he landed heavily on his head, making for a worrying moment on the field.

The Delhi Capitals camp was visibly worried as a stretcher was brought onto the field for Lungi Ngidi. The team physio and doctors attended to him while he lay on the ground. An ambulance later arrived on the field, and even opposition coach Ricky Ponting walked out to check on the situation.

Ngidi was eventually taken off the field in the ambulance and was transported to Max Hospital, Pusa Road in Karol Bagh, for further treatment.

- ANI

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Sneha F
That catch attempt was risky — he was running backwards with full speed and completely lost balance. Hats off to the medical team for responding quickly. Also good to see Ricky Ponting coming out to check, shows the sportsmanship across teams. Get well soon, Lungi! 🤞
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Michael C
Terrible luck for Ngidi. Concussion substitute rule is a good addition by IPL though — at least the team doesn't suffer unfairly. But more importantly, the player's health comes first. Hope he's back on his feet soon. Indian cricket fans are always with him 🇮🇳❤️
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Ravi K
This is a wake-up call for IPL groundsmen. We've seen so many fielders hurt themselves diving on the boundary — the gap between the playing area and advertising boards is often too small. BCCI should make sure every stadium has proper cushioning or run-off zones. Glad Lungi is stable, but we need better prevention.
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Sarah B
Scary moment for all cricket fans. Lungi Ngidi is a talented cricketer and this could have been much worse. Thankful for the quick medical response and the updates from IPL. Also appreciate DC posting the update promptly — transparency is key in such situations. Speedy recovery!
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Vikram M
Lungi is a fighter—he showed that in previous IPL seasons too. But yaar, why do players always try those impossible catches near the boundary? Safety over style any day. Good that concussion sub is in place now, Vipraj Nigam will have big shoes to fill. Get well soon, champ! 💪

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