Lungi Ngidi is fit and available for Delhi Capitals home match against Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday 5th May. In the pre-match press conference, DC bowling coach Munaf Patel confirmed that all the team’s pacers are fit and available for selection.
This opens up the possibility of Delhi fielding Ngidi and Mitchell Starc together for the first time in the Indian Premier League. DC have relied heavily on India’s bowling core in recent seasons, which could mean a shift towards a faster overseas combination.
The last time Delhi fielded two quality overseas quicks together was in the 2020-21 season when Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada led the charge.
“Lungi and all the bowlers are 100 per cent fit. He didn’t play the last two matches because of the six-day criteria but he is fully fit now,” Munaf said.
Ngidi suffered a serious head injury while fielding against Punjab Kings on April 25 and was taken off the field in an ambulance. He spent a day in hospital before being declared out of danger, but IPL protocols required a mandatory six-day break before returning to action.
Munaf also emphasized the importance of early wickets in the powerplay and highlighted the impact of Starc, who took three wickets on his return to the IPL on May 1.
“When the lead bowler is there and takes a couple of wickets in the power over, it makes a big difference. Bowling was missing in the partnership but now it has been added,” he added.
Delhi Capitals are currently seventh in the standings while Chennai Super Kings sit just above them at sixth. Both teams have eight points from nine matches.
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Issued by:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published on:
04 May 2026 21:43 IST
