Delhi Capitals fast bowler Lungi Ngidi suffered a horrible neck injury during the IPL 2026 encounter against Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Chennai Super Kings overseas star Akeal Hosein faced a major injury scare during the IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans on Sunday.
Lungi Ngidi was involved in a worrying on-field moment during the game between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings on Saturday afternoon.
Apart from some classy tons, Saturday also saw a scary injury to Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi. The South African had to be stretchered off the field and hospitalised after a fall while attempting a catch
Lungi Ngidi has been a key bowler for DC this season, claiming seven wickets in seven matches at an average of 29.42, with an economy rate of 8.70 and best figures of 3/27
Delhi Capitals Director of Cricket Venugopal Rao said pacer Lungi Ngidi's head injury sustained during the IPL clash against Punjab Kings was "not serious".
Lungi Ngidi is "stable" and will be "discharged shortly" from a local hospital where he underwent medical examination after he hurt himself during his DC's IPL match against PBKS.
Lungi Ngidi was taken off the ground in an ambulance after he nastily banged his head on the ground while attempting a catch
There were anxious moments during the chase when Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi was hit the back of the head on the ground while attempting a catch off Priyansh Arya's bat.
South African pacer Lungi Ngidi suffered a nasty injury during Delhi Capitals' IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings on Saturday.