Lungi Ngidi provides a reassuring update after a head injury during DC vs PBKS IPL 2026 clash. The pacer thanks fans as he recovers following a scary on-field incident.
Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi has been discharged from hospital and returned to the team hotel in New Delhi, with sources confirming that the South African is “doing well” after a frightening on-field collision during the IPL clash against Punjab Kings.
Delhi Capitals’ Lungi Ngidi is stable after a scary head injury, with Venugopal Rao confirming it is “not serious” during IPL 2026 clash vs PBKS.
With Shubman Gill making a much-anticipated return after recovering from an injury, all eyes were on him.
The 29-year-old, who had a rather ordinary outing on Day 1, made a dramatic impact on Day 2 by picking up three crucial wickets, including the prized scalp of Steve Smith for 13, a moment he considers among the finest of his career.
Imran Tahir with his 39 wickets became the leading wicket-taker for South Africa in the quadrennial event, surpassing Allan Donald's 38.
Ngidi's return will bolster South Africa's pace attack after veteran pacer Dale Steyn was ruled out of the tournament. With three points in five games, South Africa still have an outside chance to make it to the semi-finals.
On Sunday, Proteas were expected to come out strong after their thrashing against England in the opening encounter. However, it didn't pan out the way they expected as Bangladesh first posted a target of 331 and then defended it at The Oval.
The development came as Faf du Plessis and team were already dealing with poor form and injury issues.
South Africa have never won the World Cup and Ngidi said it would be a dream come true if he can help the side to victory.
