During the IPL 2026 fixture between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Saturday (April 25), Lungi Ngidi suffered a serious head injury while attempting a catch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The incident unfolded in the third over of Punjab’s chase when the DC pacer backtracked to catch a shot from Priyansh Arya. While Ngidi failed to take the catch, he lost his balance and landed awkwardly, with the back of his head hitting the ground hard.
Medical staff and the team doctor rushed to the scene. The fall was so hard that an ambulance was brought onto the field, and he was stretchered off with a neck brace.
Play was halted for over 15 minutes following the incident. Dushmantha Chameera replaced Ngidi as a concussion substitute.
Coming to the match, DC posted a mammoth total of 264 for 2 after opting to bat first. KL Rahul hit a mind-boggling 152 not out off 67 balls, including 11 fours and four sixes, while Nitish Rana smashed 91 off 44 balls. The duo stitched a 220-run partnership off 95 balls for the second wicket.
