Lungi Ngidi stretchered off after head injury during DC vs PBKS clash in IPL 2026

While trying to reach backwards, the South African pacer lost his balance and fell heavily, landing on the back of his head on the outfield

1. 👁 Lungi Ngidi was stretchered off the field after suffering a head injury
   

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   Lungi Ngidi was stretchered off the field after suffering a head injury during the IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday (Source: Photo by PTI)

1. 👁 The incident occurred in the third over of Punjab Kings’ chase of 265
   

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   The incident occurred in the third over of Punjab Kings’ chase of 265, with the visitors at 43 without loss in 2.3 overs (Source: Photo by PTI)

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   Ngidi sustained the injury while attempting a catch off Priyansh Arya at mid-off after a delivery from Axar Patel was lofted towards the infield (Source: Photo by PTI)

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   While backtracking to complete the catch, Ngidi lost his balance and fell heavily, landing on the back of his head on the outfield (Source: Photo by PTI)

1. 👁 Medical staff rushed onto the field immediately and play was halted as doctors and physios assessed the fast bowler
   

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   Medical staff rushed onto the field immediately and play was halted as doctors and physios assessed the fast bowler, while players from both teams watched on (Source: Photo by PTI)

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   A stretcher was brought onto the field and further precautions were taken before Ngidi was moved, with reports indicating that he was responsive during treatment (Source: Photo by PTI)

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   Ngidi has taken seven wickets in seven matches of the ongoing 2026 season, with his best performance of 3/27 coming against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow (Source: Photo by PTI)

1. 👁 An ambulance was called to the ground and Ngidi was taken to a hospital for further medical assessment
   

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   An ambulance was called to the ground and Ngidi was taken to a hospital for further medical assessment, as the crowd at the stadium remained silent during the lengthy delay (Source: Photo by PTI)