Injury blow for Delhi Capitals as 18-year-old Sahil Parikh stretchered off during practice session ahead of PBKS clash

Delhi Capitals' 18-year-old batter Sahil Parikh sustained a severe facial injury after being struck by a ball during a practice session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium ahead of team's IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings. The impact was enough to cause visible bleeding and necessitated immediate medical intervention to stabilise the young cricketer.

Injury scare for DC, Sahil Parikh stretchered off during practice session

Footage of the incident circulating on social media shows Parikh on a stretcher as medical staff from the Delhi Capitals and emergency responders attempt to clean his face. Due to the nature of the injury, he was promptly placed in an ambulance and rushed to the hospital for further assessment and treatment.

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As of now, Delhi Capitals franchise has yet to provide an official update regarding Parikh's condition or the severity of the injury. Fans and the cricketing community are currently waiting for further information from the team's medical staff.

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DC's inconsistent show in IPL 2026

DC are set to return to the Arun Jaitley Stadium for their upcoming home fixture, following a difficult three-game road trip where they managed to secure only one victory.

Currently holding a record of three wins and three losses from their six matches, the team finds itself in a precarious position. Their playoff aspirations hinge significantly on how they perform in the critical matches ahead.

Adding to the challenge, Axar Patel’s men are set to host the Punjab Kings, who are currently the only unbeaten team in the 2026 IPL season, making this a pivotal encounter for the Capitals.

On the other hand, PBKS are the only only undefeated side in the tournament. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, the franchise has been dominant, recording five wins and one no-result across six matches. This stellar performance has propelled them to the summit of the points table, anchored by a commanding net run rate of +1.420.