An ambulance was forced to enter the field to help Delhi Capitals fast bowler Lungi Ngidi as he was stretchered off the field after suffering a head injury in its IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Ngidi suffered the injury while attempting a catch off Axar Patel’s bowling in the third over of Punjab Kings’ innings.

The South African fast bowler was tracking back from mid-off trying to dismiss PBKS opener Priyansh Arya. In attempting to reach the ball over his head, Ngidi lost balance and hit his head on the ground.

He was in immediate pain, holding his head in discomfort, and remained immobile on the ground for a lengthy period of time.

Sri Lankan pacer Dushmantha Chameera replaced Ngidi through the Concussion Substitution option.

Published on Apr 25, 2026