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WATCH: Lungi Ngidi taken to hospital after scary head injury during DC vs PBKS IPL 2026 clash

By Samira Vishwas

Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 competition punjab kings The Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Saturday witnessed a serious moment when the South African fast bowler Good luck Suffered serious head injury while trying to complete a catch. The incident brought the match to a halt as players, coaches and fans watched silently while the pacer received immediate medical attention before being taken to hospital.

According to PTI, Ngidi was shifted to Delhi’s Max Hospital, Pusa Road for further medical examination after on-field doctors assessed the severity of the injury. The scary moment happened early in Punjab Kings’ run chase and quickly became the main talking point of the evening.

Catch attempt turns into scary moment as Lungi Ngidi suffers serious injury

The incident occurred during the third over of Punjab Kings’ innings when Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel the opener Priyansh Arya Was bowling to. Arya hits a full delivery hard on the stumps, cutting the ball at height towards the mid-off region. Ngidi chased the ball by running backwards, looking ready to complete the catch. However, at the last moment he misjudged the flight of the ball and could not get under it properly.

When he lost balance, the tall pacer took a heavy fall backwards and the back of his head hit the hard surface of the Arun Jaitley Stadium hard. His head apparently bounced on the field, causing everyone to immediately worry. Ngidi immediately grabbed the back of his head in pain and rolled onto his side, then remained motionless for a few tense moments, causing serious concern on both teams.

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An ambulance was called, the medical team responded quickly

The physio and team doctor rushed onto the field within seconds while players from both sides looked worried nearby. Given the nature of the fall, medical staff carefully examined his head and neck area before transferring him.

Ngidi remained down for more than a minute while doctors assessed him. An ambulance was then brought straight to the field as the seriousness of the injury became clear. A neck brace was placed around his neck and secured so that no further movement could occur, before he was prepared to be transported.

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting He also came to the field while the medical staff was working around the injured pacer. The anxiety was clearly visible in the Delhi Capitals dugout when the stretcher arrived. The crowd inside the stadium became completely silent, understanding how serious the moment was. The harsh outfield further increased concerns about the impact of a fall and the potential consequences of such a heavy landing.

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