In deeply distressing scenes at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals pace bowler Lungi Ngidi was reported as not responding after his horror fall on his head while attempting a catch during DC’s IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings on Saturday, according to Cricbuzz’s live coverage. The South African pacer has been rushed to hospital for urgent medical attention.
This is an extremely serious development. Thoughts from everyone associated with cricket are with Ngidi and his family right now.
What Happened
In the 2.3rd over of the PBKS chase, Ngidi attempted to take a catch off Priyansh Arya’s toe-ended drive, tracked back, failed to reach the ball and came down directly and hard on his head on Arun Jaitley’s baked-solid outfield. The fall was immediately alarming — the physio and doctor rushed out, a neck brace was applied on Hemang Badani’s suggestion from commentary, and the ambulance came onto the ground.
Earlier reports had indicated Ngidi was responding to the doctor at the ground. Cricbuzz’s live coverage subsequently updated that he was not responding — a significant and deeply worrying deterioration in the medical picture. He has been stretchered off and taken to hospital.
Who Is Lungi Ngidi
Lungi Ngidi, 30, is one of South Africa’s premier fast bowlers and a key member of the Delhi Capitals pace attack in IPL 2026. He joined the DC squad as one of their primary overseas pace options and has been leading their bowling attack in the absence of Mitchell Starc, who only arrived in Delhi on Friday and was not playing today’s match.
Ngidi has represented South Africa across all formats and is known for his raw pace and ability to generate steep bounce — making him one of the most dangerous pacers in the world on hard, bouncy surfaces.
The Match
DC vs PBKS continues at the Arun Jaitley Stadium with PBKS chasing 265 — set by KL Rahul’s unbeaten 152, the highest score by an Indian batter in IPL history. Dushmantha Chameera has come on as Ngidi’s replacement. The cricket continues but nobody at the ground or watching from home is thinking about the match result right now.
We pray for Lungi Ngidi’s recovery. Business Upturn will update this report the moment any official medical update is released by Delhi Capitals or the hospital.
This article is based on Cricbuzz live coverage. All other details are from confirmed pre-match and match reports. Readers are advised to follow official Delhi Capitals communications for verified updates on Ngidi’s condition.