Delhi Capitals (DC) fast bowler lungi ngidi He has finally broken his silence after suffering a horrific injury during ipl 2026 struggle against punjab kings At Arun Jaitley Stadium. The South African fast bowler, whose steep fall has left players and fans worried, shared a brief but important update on social media on Sunday.
Lungi Ngidi suffers painful fall while attempting a catch against PBKS
Notably, the incident occurred during a tense moment in the afternoon match when Ngidi attempted a catch and landed awkwardly on his neck, requiring immediate medical attention on the field. The scene caused panic among teammates and supporters, with play stopping for several minutes and an ambulance entering the playing field.
The worrying moment came when Punjab Kings batted Priyansh Arya missed a shot Akshar Patel‘s bowling. Ngidi, deployed at mid-off, sprinted backwards in an attempt to complete the catch but misjudged the trajectory of the ball. While trying to regain his balance, the fast bowler fell badly and hit his head and neck hard. The impact was so severe that he remained unconscious for several minutes and doctors and physiotherapists rushed to the field.
The game was halted for about 15 to 20 minutes as the medical staff carefully assessed his condition. Players from both teams were watching curiously, with concern clearly visible on the faces of those around them.
Punjab Kings head coach Ngidi remained on the field ricky ponting Went to the field to personally check on him. fellow south african players david miller And Tristan Stubbs He also looked quite distressed by the incident.
After initial treatment, Ngidi was placed in a neck brace before being carefully placed on a stretcher. An ambulance was then brought straight to the field to take him to safety.
Delhi Police creates green corridor for quick hospital transfer
To ensure immediate medical attention, Delhi Police arranged for a green corridor so that Ngidi could be taken to Max Hospital in Rajendra Nagar without any delay. Reports said that the journey to the hospital was completed in just 11 minutes.
Fortunately, after medical assessment, the fast bowler was declared stable and discharged just a few hours later, bringing a huge relief to the Delhi Capitals camp. The franchise also shared a positive update, confirming that the player is stable and recovering well.
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Ngidi’s message brings relief to fans
On Sunday, Ngidi personally addressed fans via his Instagram Story and thanked them for their support during the difficult moment. His brief but reassuring message immediately eased concerns among supporters, many of whom had feared far more serious injuries after watching the fall live.
“Thanks for the messages, all is well,” He has written.
With Delhi Capitals continuing their IPL 2026 campaign, the team will now hope that their experienced fast bowler makes a full recovery and returns to action soon.
