Jacob Duffy

Cricketer

New Zealander Lumsden, Southland, New Zealand

Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityNew Zealander
Date of Birth02/08/1994
Age31 years
BirthplaceLumsden, Southland, New Zealand

Latest News about Jacob Duffy

28/03/2026

Jacob Duffy made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Sunrisers Hyderabad at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. He was acquired by RCB at his base price of INR 2 crore during the 2026 IPL auction, bringing his expertise as a right-arm fast-medium bowler to strengthen the team's bowling attack.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJacob Mark Duffy
Famous forBeing highest wicket taker for New Zealand in a single calendar year

Physical Stats & More

Height6' (183 cm)
Weight65 Kg (143 lbs)
Body Measurements
Chest40 Inches
Waist32 Inches
Biceps12 Inches
Eye ColourBlue
Hair ColourBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Educational QualificationHigh School education
SchoolSouthland Boys' High School

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Partying

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNatasha Duffy
Marriage Date14/04/2023

Family

Wife/SpouseNatasha Duffy
Parents
FatherMark Duffy
MotherWendy Affleck
SiblingsRyan Duffy (Elder, cricketer)
Other Relatives
Maternal GrandmotherValarie Affleck

Career

International Debut
ODI12/07/2022 against Ireland at Dublin (Malahide)
Test07/08/2025 against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo
T2018/12/2020 against Pakistan at Auckland
Jersey Number#27 (New Zealand)
Teams
  • Northern Superchargers
  • Otago A
  • Otago
  • Kent County Cricket Club (2022)
  • Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club (2024)
  • Worcestershire County Cricket Club (2025)
  • New Zealand Under-19
  • New Zealand A
  • New Zealand (2020-present)
  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB, 2026)
Batting StyleRight handed
Bowling StyleRight arm fast medium

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.
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