Lungi Ngidi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Lungi Ngidi has finally broken his silence after suffering a gruesome injury during the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, assuring fans that he is recovering well.The South African pacer took to Instagram to thank fans for their concern and gave an update on his condition.“Thanks for the news, all the best,” Ngidi wrote in his first public reaction since the injury scare, allaying fears about his condition and sharing the story on Instagram.
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Ravindra Jadeja picks a crucial turning point in Rajasthan Royals’ winNgidi was discharged from a hospital in Delhi after the incident. The fast bowler suffered a disturbing fall on the back of his head and neck during the match and was taken to BLK-Max Super Specialty Hospital for observation.Delhi Capitals co-owner and chairman Kiran Kumar Grandhi also visited the hospital to check on the pacemaker’s condition.Despite KL Rahul’s sensational 152*, record-breaking 126 runs between Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya and a blistering 71* from skipper Shreyas Iyer, Punjab Kings staged a historic chase of 265 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
How Lungi Ngidi got injured during DC vs PBKS clash
Lungi Ngidi suffered a gruesome on-field injury during the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, leaving him unconscious for a while and the match coming to a complete halt as players on both sides looked visibly shaken.The incident took place in the third over of the Punjab Kings’ innings when he was bowled by Axar Patel when Priyansh Arya fired in the deep. Positioned in the field, Ngidi made a good judgment call and stepped back to attempt what appeared to be a routine catch.However, as he reached for the return, he lost his balance and couldn’t even get a fingertip to the ball. In the process, he landed heavily on the back of the head and neck, causing immediate alarm on the field.Medical personnel quickly rushed in as players from both teams gathered around. Play was stopped for more than 10 minutes while Ngidi was treated on the field before being stretchered off and taken by ambulance to hospital for further evaluation.The severity of the fall caused immediate concern as Vipraj Nigam was brought in as a concussion replacement. Despite the horrific incident, the IPL later confirmed that Ngidi was stable and expected to be released.He was admitted to BLK-Max Super Specialty Hospital in Delhi and later discharged after observation. Delhi Capitals co-owner Kiran Kumar Grandhi also visited the hospital to check on his condition.
