'Come Back Stronger': IPL Franchises React After Lungi Ngidi Rushed To Hospital After Scary Head Injury During DC VS PBKS Clash
· Free Press Journal
South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi suffered a nasty head injury while on the field during the DC vs PBKS clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Ngidi was taken off in an ambulance after emergency treatment, with Delhi brining in Vipraj Nigam as a replacement. Soon after the injury, IPL franchises took to social media to quickly wish for Ngidi's speedy recovery.
IPL franchises react to Lungi Ngidi's injury
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That fall looked nasty. Lungi, we hope you’re ok mate. Wishing you a speedy recovery. ❤️
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 25, 2026
The LSG family wishes you a very speedy recovery, Lungi.
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 25, 2026
Praying for Lungi Ngidi’s recovery and sending him all the strength and patience through this period. Come back stronger
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 25, 2026
Hope Lungi is fine!
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 25, 2026
Sending all our strength to Lungi Ngidi and wishing him a smooth recovery
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 25, 2026
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 25, 2026
Our thoughts are with you, Lungi. Hope you recover quickly
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 25, 2026
What happened to Lungi Ngidi?
South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi suffered a nasty head injury while on the field during the DC vs PBKS clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Ngidi was jogging backwards in an attempt to catch a ball only to land hard on his head. The Proteas pacer stayed down and eventually had to be placed on a stretcher in scary scenes from the IPL 2026 game on Saturday.
He was placed on a stretcher with the Delhi Capitals doctor on duty conducting tests. Ngidi was fortunately responding to the health care officials, as the ambulance made its way onto the outfield. Several Delhi Capitals players huddled around, with concerned look on their faces. He was taken off in ambulance to Max Hospital in Karol Bagh.