3 players who could replace Lungi Ngidi at DC if he is ruled out of IPL 2026
Lungi Ngidi suffered a head injury while trying to take a catch.
The Delhi Capitals have been one of the most unpredictable teams in the Indian Premier League 2026 so far. They are currently placed 6th on the points table, with 3 wins in 7 games. In their last game against the Punjab Kings, they failed to defend a total of 264 runs.
There have been major concerns in their bowling attack, and Lungi Ngidi’s injury in the last game made things even worse for Delhi. Ngidi fell while attempting to take a catch and was hit on the head, after which the physios were called in. Later, an ambulance arrived to carry him off the field.
There is a chance that Ngidi may be ruled out of the tournament, which would hamper Delhi Capitals‘ chances of making the playoffs. If he is ruled out, the Capitals will look for an immediate replacement.
A player with skills like Ngidi’s can be a major miss, but in that scenario, they will have to find a like-for-like replacement. On that note, let’s have a look at the players DC could target to replace Lungi Ngidi if he is ruled out of the tournament.
Players who could replace Lungi Ngidi if he is ruled out
1. Will O’Rourke
An emerging talent in international cricket, Will O’Rourke has gained popularity in a very short span of time. The 24-year-old cricketer is known for his high release point and accurate line and length.
He was part of the Lucknow Super Giants last season and had a few good spells. However, he also leaked runs and hence was not picked by any franchise in the IPL 2026 mini-auction.
With his talent, he can improve even further and become a great T20 bowler. Delhi Capitals will keep an eye on him if Ngidi gets ruled out of the tournament.
2. Naveen Ul Haq
Another fast bowler DC could target is Naveen-ul-Haq. Although it is not clear whether he is fully fit, the Capitals will keep an eye on him. The Afghanistan bowler was ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2026 due to injury and is currently recovering.
It remains uncertain whether he has regained full fitness, but if he has, he could be a potential replacement option. He has already proved himself in the IPL while playing for Lucknow Super Giants.
3. Alzarri Joseph
A tall bowler who hits the deck and could turn out to be a very good inclusion for the Delhi Capitals is Alzarri Joseph. The Caribbean right-arm pacer last played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024, where he was bought for a hefty price but failed to make an impact. He went unsold in the following two seasons.
However, he will be keen to return to the premier T20 league and prove himself. DC could target Joseph as an injury replacement if Ngidi gets ruled out.
What happened to Lungi Ngidi?
Ngidi fell while attempting to take a catch and was hit on the head, after which the physios were called in. Later, an ambulance arrived to carry him off the field.
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