India, April 25 -- South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi was taken to hospital after a head injury during an IPL fixture between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings here on Saturday. He is stable and set to be discharged, IPL has said in a statement issued later in the evening.

The incident occurred during the second innings when Punjab Kings opener Priyansh Arya attempted a lofted drive off Axar Patel. Stationed at mid-off, Ngidi backtracked in an attempt to take the catch but failed to get a hand to the ball. In the process, he fell awkwardly hitting his head on the outfield at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Play was halted for 14 minutes after medical staff rushed onto the field immediately, with both the teams' physiotherapists and doctor attending...