Delhi Capitals’ 18-year-old Sahil Parakh was stretchered off after a face injury during practice and rushed to the hospital.

Delhi Capitals faced an injury scare during IPL 2026 after youngster Sahil Parakh got hit in practice. The 18-year-old suffered a blow to the face at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The impact caused visible bleeding and required immediate medical attention. Support staff rushed to assist and placed him on a stretcher. He was later taken to the hospital in an ambulance for further treatment.
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A video from the session showed medical staff attending to him and cleaning the wound. The clip quickly circulated across social media.
Watch the video here:
A young Delhi Capitals player was hit hard on the face by the ball during practice, which caused a serious injury. An ambulance was called to the ground, and he was placed on a stretcher and taken to the hospital.😢
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) April 24, 2026
I hope he’s okay and hasn’t suffered any serious injury.🙏 pic.twitter.com/JX8Xjl6YOW
The franchise has not released an official update on his condition yet. Medical reports remain awaited.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Capitals return home after playing 3 away matches, winning only 1. They currently hold a 3-3 record after 6 games. The team remains in a tight race for playoff spots. Axar Patel’s side will next face Punjab Kings. The opposition enters the match unbeaten in the IPL 2026, making the challenge for Delhi even greater.
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