New Delhi: A horrifying incident took place during the Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings IPL 2026 clash on Saturday as South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi suffered a serious head injury while attempting a catch.
The injury was so bad that an ambulance was brought on to the field as he was unable to get up. Ngidi was put on a stretcher and rushed to a nearby hospital. Dushmantha Chameera was brought in as a concussion substitute.
The incident took place on third ball of the third over as Ngidi attempted a catch running backwards but at the end, landed himself badly on the head.
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Lungi Ngidi got Injured while going for a catch
Looks very serious 😰. Ambulance was called on ground 🚨. pic.twitter.com/GgU9g68Zsw
— Jeet (@JeetN25) April 25, 2026
Further details are awaited…