A rapid green corridor by Delhi Traffic Police saw Lungi Ngidi rushed to hospital in 11 minutes, highlighting quick coordination during a tense IPL 2026 moment at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Published: April 26, 2026 1:21 AM IST
IPL 2026: Star South Africa and Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi was rushed to the hospital after he sustained a head injury during IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, thanks to swift action taken by Delhi Police, who created a green corridor despite peak traffic.
The ambulance carrying Ngidi reached BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in just 11 minutes, as Delhi Traffic Police cleared the route efficiently through heavy evening congestion.
Lungi Ngidi had to be taken off the field on a stretcher following a scary fall while going for a catch. He was immediately placed in an ambulance and rushed for medical attention.
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Ngidi ran back to take a catch but lost his balance and fell, striking the back of his head on the turf. Players immediately signalled for medical help, and the mood in the stadium quickly shifted from high-scoring excitement to visible concern.
The incident occurred during Punjab Kings’s chase of a massive 265, in what turned into one of the most thrilling games of the season so far. Delhi Capitals had earlier posted a massive total of 264/2, but PBKS produced a stunning reply, reaching 265/4 to seal a commanding six-wicket win.
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The match was stopped for 15-mints as the medical team attended to Lungi Ngidi on the field before placing him on a stretcher and shifting him into an ambulance. As per a report from ANI Delhi Traffic Police had created a green corridor to ensure he was transported to the hospital without delay.
Delhi Traffic Police had created a green corridor, watch video here…
#WATCH | Delhi Traffic Police created a green corridor to shift Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi to BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Rajendra Nagar, after he sustained a serious head injury during an IPL match against the Punjab Kings
(Source: Delhi Traffic Police) pic.twitter.com/9lSBsQa5DV
— ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2026
The speed of the transfer stood out in particular. With heavy match-day traffic around Arun Jaitley Stadium especially near Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and Delhi Gate the ambulance still managed to reach BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in just 11 minutes. It reflected seamless coordination between the on-ground medical staff and traffic authorities.
Kiran Kumar Grandhi, chairman and co-owner of the Delhi Capitals, visited Lungi Ngidi at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital after the Ngidi was admitted with a serious head injury
DC co-owner visited Lungi Ngidi at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, watch video here…
#WATCH | Delhi: Kiran Kumar Grandhi, Chairman and co-owner of the Delhi Capitals, arrives at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Rajendra Nagar
Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi was brought here after he sustained a serious head injury during an IPL match against the Punjab Kings… pic.twitter.com/d8GHzwhvI1
— ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2026
