Lungi Ngidi Injury Latest Update: Lungi Ngidi suffered injuries after falling on his head while taking a catch on Saturday in IPL 2026. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Know the latest update from the hospital and how is Ngidi’s injury now? Read the full report and health update here.
Lungi Ngidi Hospital Discharge News: A news came from the match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings played on Saturday in IPL 2026 which increased the heartbeats of crores of cricket fans. During the match, Delhi fast bowler Lungi Ngidi got injured while taking a catch. He suffered serious head injuries. After which he had to be taken to the hospital by ambulance. Know how is Ngidi’s condition now and when can he return to the field…
How did Lungi Ngidi get injured?
When Priyansh Arya threw the catch in the air during Punjab’s innings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Lungi Ngidi ran to catch it. But there was a slight mistake in understanding the speed and direction of the ball. While trying to catch the catch, Ngidi lost his balance and fell headlong on the ground. The impact was so strong that Ngidi lay down on the ground. The physio immediately reached the field and the game was stopped for about 15 minutes. When Ngidi had difficulty getting up and complained of severe head and neck pain, the medical staff took no risks. He was immediately put in a ‘neck brace’ on his neck and taken to the hospital by ambulance.
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How is Lungi Ngidi’s injury now?
The fear that had spread after seeing the ambulance on the field has now turned into relief. The team of doctors has examined Ngidi and the latest update is that Lungi Ngidi is now completely stable. He is going to be discharged from the hospital soon. Initial investigation has not revealed anything very serious, which is a big relief for Delhi Capitals.
Who became Ngidi’s ‘concussion substitute’ after his injury in the Delhi vs Punjab match?
Ngidi could not continue the game after suffering an injury on the field. In his place, Delhi Capitals included Vipraj Nigam in the team as a concussion substitute. Amidst the scorching heat and humidity of Delhi, this accident was mentally very heavy for the players.
DC vs PBKS match status
In this match, KL Rahul played an unbeaten inning of 152 runs for Delhi, which is the highest score made by any Indian in IPL. Thanks to his 220-run partnership with Nitish Rana (91 runs), Delhi had scored a mountain of 264 runs, but Punjab Kings did something which has not been done in T20 cricket till date. By achieving this huge target, Punjab completed the world’s biggest run chase and defeated Delhi by 6 wickets.