In a big boost for DC bowling, South African pacer Lungi Ngidi came back into the side after missing few matches due to head injury that he had suffered during a home match against Punjab Kings on April 25.
Delhi Capitals bowler Lungi Ngidi is fit for the IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings. Bowling coach Munaf Patel confirmed Ngidi's availability. Delhi Capitals need to win this crucial game to stay in playoff contention. Early wickets are vital against Chennai Super Kings. The team is likely to maintain selection continuity.
Ngidi had to be taken off the field on a stretcher and was hospitalised after the incident. It happened in the third over of Punjab Kings’ innings, bowled by Axar Patel, when Ngidi tried to take a catch off a shot by Priyansh Arya.
South African pacer Lungi Ngidi is sidelined for Delhi Capitals' upcoming matches following a concussion sustained during a game against Punjab Kings. He is undergoing a mandatory seven-day recovery period despite being discharged from the hospital.
South African pacer Lungi Ngidi has been discharged from hospital after suffering a frightening injury during Delhi Capitals' IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The fast bowler landed heavily on his head and neck while attempting a catch in the third over, briefly losing consciousness before being stretchered off and taken to BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital. Ngidi took to Instagram to assure fans he is recovering well, thanking supporters for their concern.
South African pacer Lungi Ngidi is recovering well after suffering a frightening injury during an IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The fast bowler was attempting a catch in the outfield when he lost balance and landed heavily on the back of his head and neck, momentarily losing consciousness. He was hospitalized for observation and has since been discharged, reassuring fans via Instagram that he is fine.
Delhi Capitals were forced to use Vipraj Nigam as a concussion substitute for Lungi Ngidi instead of Dushmantha Chameera due to IPL regulations limiting teams to four overseas players.
South African pacer Lungi Ngidi was taken off the field in an ambulance after suffering a head injury during Saturday's IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings. The 30-year-old bowler was back-pedalling to complete a catch but lost balance and fell backwards, hitting his head on the turf. Play was halted for approximately 15 minutes before Sri Lanka's Dushmantha Chameera was introduced as a concussion substitute.
Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi suffered a serious head injury during an IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings in Delhi on Saturday. The South African player was attempting to take a catch when he misjudged the chance, fell backwards and hit the back of his head hard on the ground at Arun Jaitley Stadium. He was taken to Max Hospital for further medical examination. The incident occurred in the third over of Punjab Kings' chase when Ngidi ran back from mid-off but failed to complete the catch.
