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Ngidi Leaves IPL Game in Ambulance After Head Injury

Ngidi was stretchered off after a failed catch attempt, and Delhi Capitals used a concussion substitute as doctors took him for further checks.

  • Delhi Capitals bowler Lungi Ngidi suffered a head injury while attempting a catch during game 35 of the Indian Premier League at Arun Jaitley Stadium in the third over.
  • Ngidi fell to the ground and struck his head; South Africa teammates David Miller and Tristan Stubbs watched as medical staff immediately rushed onto the field to assist.
  • Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting came onto the field as doctors placed Ngidi in a neck brace before an ambulance transported him to the hospital.
  • Sri Lanka's Dushmantha Chameera entered as a concussion substitute while the Capitals defend a target of 265 runs against Punjab Kings in the run chase.
  • Ngidi had taken seven wickets across seven matches this season, and his absence could prove a huge blow for the Capitals' campaign as officials await medical updates.
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Delhi Capitals fast bowler Lungi Ngidi was seriously injured while fielding in the match against Punjab Kings. He suffered head and neck injuries after falling while attempting a catch and was taken to hospital by ambulance.

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The Hindu broke the news in India on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
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