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Jacob Duffy: New Zealand's reliable right-arm fast-medium bowling option

Jacob Duffy is a New Zealand right-arm fast-medium bowler signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for INR 2 crore for the 2026 IPL season. A consistent domestic performer for Otago since 2011, he debuted internationally in 2020, known for his ability to swing the ball. He holds the record for most wickets in a home Test series for NZ. 

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Full Name
Jacob Andrew Duffy
Nickname
Duffy
Place Of Birth
Lumsden, New Zealand
Born
2 August 1994
Country
New Zealand
Height
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Jersey No.
27(ICC)
Batting Style
Right handed
Bowling Style
Right arm fast medium
Zodiac Sign
Leo
Hobbies
Playing Cricket
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Role
Bowler
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
India vs New Zealand · Final T20I March 8, 2026 3 5 0 0 60.00
India vs New Zealand · 5th T20I T20I January 31, 2026 9 5 1 0 180.00
India vs New Zealand · 3rd T20I T20I January 25, 2026 4 3 0 0 133.33
Otago Volts vs Auckland Aces · 17th Match T20 January 12, 2026 2 2 0 0 100.00
New Zealand vs West Indies · 3rd Test Test December 18, 2025 17 25 3 0 68.00
New Zealand vs West Indies · 2nd Test Test December 10, 2025 11 13 2 0 84.62

Matches

Gujarat Titans Gujarat Titans
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Delhi Capitals Delhi Capitals
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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Teams Of Jacob Duffy

  • International Teams: New Zealand (2020–present)
  • IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) (2026)
  • Domestic Teams:
    • Otago (2011/12–present)
    • New Zealand A
    • New Zealand Under-19s
    • Kent (2022)
    • Nottinghamshire (2024)
    • Worcestershire (2025)
    • Northern Superchargers (The Hundred, 2025) 

Debuts In International Cricket Of Jacob Duffy

  • T20I: vs Pakistan, Auckland, December 18, 2020
  • ODI: vs Ireland, Dublin (Malahide), July 12, 2022
  • Test: vs Zimbabwe, Bulawayo, August 07, 2025 

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Records And Awards

  • Player of the Match: On T20I debut against Pakistan (2020).
  • Record Breaking 2025: Highest wicket-taker in international cricket in 2025 (81 wickets).
  • 2025 Top Bowler: Ranked very high in T20I rankings in late 2025.
  • Otago Record: Overtook Stephen Boock to become Otago’s leading wicket-taker across formats.
  • County Cricket: Took 8 wickets in his debut for Kent in 2022. 

Career Statistics

  • T20 International: 41 Matches, 56 Wickets, 17.98 Average, Best Figures 4/14
  • ODI: 19 Matches, 35 Wickets, 24.25 Average, Best Figures 3/35
  • Test: 4 Matches, 25 Wickets, 16.28 Average, Best Figures 5/34
  • First-Class (FC): 112 Matches, 343 Wickets, 31.58 Average, 16 Five-wicket innings 

Wifie Of Jacob Duffy

  • Natasha Cameron

2025-2026 Highlights

  • 2025 Champions Trophy: Joined the NZ squad as a replacement for Ben Sears, helping them reach the final.
  • IPL 2026: Signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). 

Salary Of Jacob Duffy

  • Net Worth (Approx) – 14 crore

FAQs About Jacob Duffy

Where was Jacob Duffy born?

Duffy was born at Lumsden in the Southland Region and was educated at Southland Boys’ High School in Invercargil.

When did Jacob Duffy make his debut?

He made his ODI debut on 12 July 2022, for New Zealand against Ireland.

What kind of bowler is Jacob Duffy?

Right-arm fast-medium