Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a head injury during the IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings in Delhi, bringing relief after a frightening on-field incident at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The incident occurred during Punjab Kings’ run chase when Ngidi, positioned at mid-off, attempted to take a high catch off a shot played by Priyansh Arya. As he backtracked to judge the ball, he misjudged the trajectory and lost balance, falling awkwardly backward. In the process, the back of his head struck the ground heavily, immediately raising concern among players and spectators.
Ngidi was seen lying on the field clutching his head and showed minimal movement after the fall. Medical staff rushed onto the ground within moments, and play was halted as he received on-field treatment. The stoppage lasted for around 15 minutes while doctors assessed his condition.
Given the seriousness of the injury, the pacer was fitted with a neck brace, placed carefully on a stretcher, and taken off the field in an ambulance. The situation prompted urgent action off the field as well, with authorities arranging a green corridor to ensure that the ambulance could reach the hospital without delay.
According to official updates from IPL organisers, Ngidi was taken to a nearby hospital after complaining of a headache and neck pain following the fall. He underwent medical evaluation and observation as a precautionary measure.
Subsequent updates confirmed that the South African fast bowler remained in stable condition and was set to be discharged shortly after treatment. He has now been released from the hospital, indicating that no serious complications were detected following the incident.
On the field, Delhi Capitals replaced Ngidi with a concussion substitute, with Vipraj Nigam coming in as per protocol. The match eventually resumed after the interruption, with Punjab Kings defeating Delhi Capitals by six wickets in a record run chase.
