India, April 25 -- Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi is stable and expected to be discharged shortly after suffering a head injury during Saturday's IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings, the Indian Premier League confirmed in an official update after a frightening on-field incident in New Delhi.

Ngidi was injured during Punjab Kings' record-breaking chase at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where DC failed to defend 264/2 and suffered a six-wicket defeat with seven balls remaining. The match ended as Punjab completed the highest successful chase in T20 cricket history, turning KL Rahul's unbeaten 152 into a losing effort.

The injury occurred while Ngidi was fielding during Punjab's chase. The South African fast bowler attempted a catch while mov...