Lungi Ngidi Injury Update: A major accident has been avoided today in IPL 2026. Lungi Ngidi suffered a serious head injury during the Delhi vs Punjab match. An ambulance had to be called inside the ground. Watch the full video of Ngidi’s injury and know how his condition is now.
Lungi Ngidi Injury Latest Update: Today in the ongoing match between Delhi and Punjab in IPL 2026, a scene was seen which shocked the hearts of thousands of fans and crores of spectators present in the stadium. Delhi Capitals fast bowler Lungi Ngidi became the victim of a terrible accident, after which he had to leave the game midway and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. What was that whole incident and how is Ngidi’s condition now? Let us know…
How did Lungi Ngidi get injured?
In the third over of the match, when Punjab team was chasing the huge target of 265 runs, Akshar Patel was bowling. Priyansh Arya tried to play a big shot and the ball went high in the air. Lungi Ngidi, standing at mid-off, ran backwards to take the catch. But there was a mistake in understanding the speed and direction of the ball and he fell backwards hard. While falling, his head hit the ground very fast. As soon as he fell, he caught his head and started suffering from pain.
Ambulance had to be called on the field
The accident was so serious that the umpires immediately called the medical team. The game remained halted for a long time. Doctors examined his neck and head on the field itself. However, it was a matter of relief that Ngidi was conscious and talking to doctors. But considering the seriousness of the injury, no risk was taken. He was made to lie on a stretcher and then an ambulance had to be called inside the ground. Ngidi was taken straight to hospital by ambulance so he could have scans.
Video of Lungi Ngidi’s injury
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How is the condition of Lungi Ngidi?
According to the latest information, Ngidi has been sent to the hospital as a precautionary measure. CT Scan of his neck and head will be done. The team management has not yet given any official statement on his return, but fans are praying for his speedy recovery.
Delhi made the biggest score of the season
Before this tragic incident, the Delhi Capitals batsmen had thrashed the Punjab bowlers. Delhi won the toss and chose to bat first and scored 264 runs losing 2 wickets in 20 overs. This is the biggest score of this season so far. But the joy of this wonderful record has faded a bit after the news of Lungi Ngidi’s injury.