Delhi Capitals (DC) fast bowler of lungi ngidi has finally broken his silence, when he Arun Jaitley Stadium In punjab kings against IPL 2026 Suffered a scary injury during the bout. The South African fast bowler, whose steep fall has left players and fans deeply worried, shared a brief but important update on social media on Sunday.
Lungi Ngidi suffers painful fall attempting catch against PBKS
It is worth noting that the incident occurred during a tense moment when Ngidi attempted to take a catch and landed awkwardly on his neck, requiring immediate medical attention on the field. The game was stopped for several minutes and ambulances entered the playing field, causing panic among fellow players and supporters.
This worrying moment came to light when the Punjab Kings batsman Priyansh Arya by Akshar Patel A shot was played at the wrong time on the bowling of . Positioned at mid-off, Ngidi raced backwards in an attempt to complete the catch but could not correctly predict the direction of the ball. While attempting to balance, the fast bowler fell badly and hit his head and neck hard on the ground. The impact was so severe that he lay unconscious for several minutes while doctors and physiotherapists rushed to the field.
The game was stopped for approximately 15 to 20 minutes as medical personnel carefully evaluated his condition. Players from both teams were watching worriedly, and there was obvious concern on the faces around them.
While Ngidi lay on the ground, the Punjab Kings head coach ricky ponting Came to the field to personally examine them. fellow south african players david miller And Tristan Stubbs were also clearly upset by this incident.
After initial treatment, Ngidi was fitted with a neck brace and then carefully placed on a stretcher. An ambulance was brought straight to the ground to take him safely.
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. According to reports, the journey to the hospital was completed in just 11 minutes.
Luckily, after medical assessment, the fast bowler was declared stable and was discharged after just a few hours, bringing a huge relief to the Delhi Capitals camp. The franchise also shared a positive update, confirming that the players are stable and recovering well.
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 quickly eased concerns among supporters, many of whom had feared a more serious injury after watching the fall live.
“Thanks for the messages, all is well,” they wrote.
Delhi Capitals, as they continue their IPL 2026 journey, will now hope that their experienced fast bowler can make a full recovery and return to the game soon.
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