Jacob Duffy

Jacob Duffy

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Jacob Duffy is a New Zealand cricketer who has made a name for himself with impressive performances in domestic cricket. He has been called up to replace Ben Sears in the Black Caps squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, after showcasing his capabilities during the recent home series against Sri Lanka.

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Jacob Duffy is the current Sir Richard Hadlee Medal recipient as men’s player of the year.

Black Caps v England: Will O’Rourke and Kyle Jamieson headline Black Caps speed revival for England tests
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-03
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Duffy stepped up when Hazlewood was unavailable and impressed so much that RCB opted to play both Duffy and Hazlewood during the playoffs.

RCB IPL 2026 title defence: With Virat Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Kumar at heart, Rajat Patidar delivers second straight crown | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-06-01
7.0

Jacob Duffy took a wicket in the final over.

Black Caps v Canada result: New Zealand avoid T20 World Cup upset with thumping win in Chennai
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-17
5.0

The best perhaps was the six over long-on off Jacob Duffy to a ball that was short of a length.

Jansen, Markram hand South Africa statement win
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2026-02-16
6.0

Jacob Duffy took a wicket with his third ball.

Black Caps v UAE result: Finn Allen, Tim Seifert blast New Zealand to convincing Twenty20 World Cup victory
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-10
6.0

Jacob Duffy dismissed Suryakumar Yadav early in the innings.

New Zealand v India live updates: Fifth Twenty20, Thiruvananthapuram
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-31
6.0

Jacob Duffy finished with bowling figures of 2-27.

New Zealand v India live updates: Third Twenty20, Guwahati
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-25
6.0

Jacob Duffy took a wicket in the first two overs.

New Zealand v India live updates: Black Caps well beaten in second T20 to fall into 2-0 hole
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-24
6.0

Jacob Duffy finished with 2-27, including 14 dot balls.

New Zealand v India live updates: Black Caps look to bounce back in second T20
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-23
6.0

Abhishek needed just five balls to get his eye in against Jacob Duffy before unleashing his first six.

Abhishek Sharma's fireworks power India to commanding T20I win over New Zealand | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-21
5.0

Jacob Duffy was also absent from the New Zealand team during the series.

Black Caps v India: Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips centuries seal ODI series win in India
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-18
5.0

Jacob Duffy bowled 60 overs in a game, that’s 360 balls going hard out.

Black Cap Blair Tickner shares top fast bowling drills for young cricketers
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-25
7.0

Jacob Duffy’s five-wicket haul contributed to the West Indies' defeat.

Chase disappointed with New Zealand results | Sports
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-12-23
7.0

Jacob Duffy claimed a career-best match haul of 9 for 128, powering New Zealand to a crushing victory.

West Indies give up the ghost against Duffy devastation | Sports
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-12-23
9.0

Jacob Duffy took over Sir Richard Hadlee’s record for most wickets in a calendar year for the Black Caps.

Duffy, Ajaz rip through West Indies as New Zealand seal series 2-0
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-12-22
9.0

Jacob Duffy will be expected to lead the seamers on day five after a strong performance in the series.

Black Caps v West Indies live updates: Third test, day five from Mt Maunganui’s Bay Oval
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-21
7.0

Tight bowling from Jacob Duffy set the tone, taking two wickets for seven runs in a spell of four overs.

Black Caps v West Indies: Everything in New Zealand’s favour to complete Bay Oval victory - Opinion
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-21
8.0

Jacob Duffy will be expected to lead the seamers on day five, with 18 wickets already to his name this series.

Black Caps v West Indies: New Zealand set visitors 462 for victory as Tom Latham, Devon Conway plunder records
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-21
8.0

Jacob Duffy continues to lead an inexperienced bowling unit that is down to the bare bones after a spate of injuries throughout the summer.

Black Caps v West Indies live updates: Third test, day four from Mt Maunganui’s Bay Oval
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-21
6.0

Duffy’s contribution set the tone for the Black Caps, who remained patient and measured.

Black Caps v West Indies: Jacob Duffy, New Zealand’s unlikely hero, keeps on delivering – Opinion
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-20
9.0
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Jacob Duffy is included in the Black Caps test squad.

Black Caps v West Indies: Tom Blundell returns, Ajaz Patel recalled for third test, Mitch Hay dropped
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-14
5.0

Fast-bowler Jacob Duffy ripped through the West Indies’ fragile batting line-up with a second consecutive five-wicket haul to bowl New Zealand to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory.

Duffy’s five-timer condemns WI to embarrassing defeat | Sports
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-12-13
9.0

Jacob Duffy recorded second-innings figures of 5-38 as New Zealand cruised to a nine-wicket victory over the West Indies.

Duffy takes 5 as NZ win
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-13
9.0

Jacob Duffy led the New Zealand attack against the West Indies.

Black Caps injuries reignite debate on test cricket substitutions – Paul Lewis
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-12-13
6.0