2 min readApr 25, 2026 06:24 PM ISTLungi Ngidi lies down on the ground after getting hurt during PBK vs DC IPL match. (Express Photo | Praveen Khanna)Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi was stretchered off the field and taken to a hospital after suffering a head injury during the IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.The incident occurred in the third over of Punjab Kings’ chase of 265, with the visitors racing to 43 without loss in 2.3 overs.Ngidi was injured while attempting a catch off Priyansh Arya at mid-off. Axar Patel delivered a ball outside off stump, and Arya mistimed his lofted drive high towards the infield. Ngidi backtracked in an effort to complete the catch but could not get to the ball cleanly.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.Medical staff rushed onto the field immediately, and play was halted as Ngidi received treatment. Players from both teams watched on as doctors and physios assessed the fast bowler.A stretcher was then brought onto the field, while further precautions were taken before he was moved. Reports from the ground indicated that Ngidi was responsive while receiving treatment.Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani was seen speaking with the medical staff during the stoppage, while Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting also walked towards the middle during the delay.Story continues below this adNgidi’s South African teammates David Miller and Tristan Stubbs appeared concerned as the situation unfolded. An ambulance was called to the ground, and Ngidi was eventually taken off the field for further medical assessment.The crowd at the Arun Jaitley Stadium fell silent during the lengthy delay as attention remained focused on Ngidi’s condition.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.Stay updated with the latest sports news across Cricket, Football, Chess, and more. Catch all the action with real-time live cricket score updates and in-depth coverage of ongoing matches.© The Indian Express Pvt LtdAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Apr 25: Latest News01Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal fire RCB to five-wicket win over GT in Chinnaswamy farewell02Trump dispatches Witkoff, Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran’s foreign minister, JD Vance won’t attend: White House03Why even paid seats aren’t guaranteed: The lesson one passenger learned on a Pune-Bengaluru flight04Midnight matches, money parked in cricket: Why Indian broadcasters are shying away from FIFA World Cup05UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on PM SVANidhi scheme, Coffee in India and more (Week 159)Live BlogDC vs PBKS LIVE Score, IPL 2026: Priyansh and Prabhsimran smash 83/0 in 4 overs; KL Rahul hits highest score by an Indian in IPL1 minute agoUbse.uk.gov.in, UK Board Result 2026 Live Updates: Results out at uaresults.nic.in, meet toppers4 minutes agoNEET Admit Card 2026 Live Updates: NTA to release UG admit card on April 264 minutes agoUS-Israel-Iran War Ceasefire News Live Updates: Amid uncertainty over talks, Iran FM Abbas Araghchi meets Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif10 minutes agoBhoot Bangla Box Office Collection Day 8 Live Updates: Akshay Kumar-starrer surpasses Kesari 2’s lifetime collection, earns Rs 145 cr21 minutes ago