Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Date of Birth | 02/08/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Lumsden, Southland, New Zealand |
Latest News about Jacob Duffy
Jacob Duffy made his Indian Premier League debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Sunrisers Hyderabad at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. He had been signed by RCB in the 2026 IPL auction for his base price of INR 2 crore, adding depth to their pace attack.
In his IPL debut match, Jacob Duffy delivered a scintillating performance, taking 3 wickets for just 22 runs in four overs. His crucial wickets included Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Nitish Kumar Reddy, helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru chase down 202 in 15.4 overs to win by six wickets and set a new record for the fastest 200-plus chase in tournament history.
RCB captain Rajat Patidar heaped praise on Jacob Duffy for his Player of the Match performance on his IPL debut. Duffy's spell of 3-22 was instrumental in RCB's 6-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the season opener, validating the team's decision to sign him as a backup to Josh Hazlewood.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jacob Mark Duffy |
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| Famous for | Being highest wicket taker for New Zealand in a single calendar year |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' (183 cm) | ||||||
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| Weight | 65 Kg (143 lbs) | ||||||
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| Eye Colour | Blue | ||||||
| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Educational Qualification | High School education |
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| School | Southland Boys' High School |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Natasha Duffy |
| Marriage Date | 14/04/2023 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Natasha Duffy | ||||
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| Siblings | Ryan Duffy (Elder, cricketer) | ||||
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Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #27 (New Zealand) | ||||||
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| Batting Style | Right handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right arm fast medium |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/duffman_32/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/jacob.duffy.16 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jacob Duffy was born in Lumsden, a town of 530 people in the Southland region of New Zealand. | |
| 2. He went to school at Southland Boys’ High School in Invercargill, a city of around 51,200 people. | |
| 3. From childhood, cricket was seriously pursued in the Duffy household. | |
| 4. Duffy played his domestic cricket for Otago, the nearest option due to the absence of a provincial team in Southland. | |
| 5. He took a year off in 2016-17 to regain his natural swing and accuracy. | |
| 6. Duffy debuted for New Zealand and is the first Southlander to play for the national team since 1993. | |
| 7. He has been recognized for significant achievements in various domestic cricket seasons. | |
| 8. He became the No. 1 ranked ICC Men's T20I bowler in early 2025. | |
| 9. He broke the record for the most wickets by a New Zealand player in a single calendar year, taking 81 international wickets in 2025. |