IPL 2026: Good news for Delhi Capitals! Deadly bowler will return against CSK, coach gave update

Lungi Ngidi Fitness Update: The match of Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings will be played on 5th May at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Before this match, great news has come for Delhi Capitals. Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, who has been performing brilliantly for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, is ready to make a comeback in this match. Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel has confirmed that Lungi Ngidi is fully fit and ready to make a comeback against Chennai Super Kings.

Lungi Ngidi suffered a neck injury while fielding in the match played against Punjab Kings on 25 April. Due to this, Lungi Ngidi was out for the next few matches. At present, Lungi Ngidi has recovered from his neck injury.

Got hurt while taking catch

Lungi Ngidi suffered a serious injury while fielding in the match between Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings. Lungi Ngidi fell on his head while trying to take the catch. After this he was immediately taken to the hospital, where he was treated. Due to this injury, Lungi Ngidi could not play the next 2 matches for Delhi. Now an update has come regarding the fitness of Lungi Ngidi before the match against Chennai Super Kings.

Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel said that Lungi Ngidi is completely fit. He did not play 2 matches because the rule of 6 days rest applies in case of head injury. Let us tell you that the return of Lungi Ngidi will greatly strengthen the bowling unit of Delhi Capitals.

Delhi’s playing XI will change with the return of Lungi

There will be a change in the playing-11 of Delhi Capitals with the return of Lungi Ngidi. In the last match, experienced fast bowler Mitchell Starc had made a comeback for Delhi. Now after the arrival of Lungi Ngidi, the fast bowling attack of Delhi Capitals will get strength. However, with the return of Lungi Ngidi, Kyle Jameson may have to sit on the bench once again.

Where will the Delhi vs Chennai match take place?

The 48th match of IPL 2026 will be played between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). This match will be held at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, which will start at 7:30 pm. This match is going to be very important for both the teams from the playoff point of view. The series of wins and losses continues for the Chennai team captained by Rituraj Gaikwad. At the same time, Delhi Capitals led by Akshar Patel is coming after winning its last match. Now there is going to be a tough competition between the two teams.

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