Archive · 16 Dec 2025

Jacob Duffy: From Small Town to IPL

Jacob Duffy: From Small Town to IPL

Jacob Duffy is a fast bowler from a very small town in New Zealand called Lumsden, which has only 530 people.

He has become very successful in cricket and is now the top-ranked T20 bowler in the world.

He was recently bought by a team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) called Royal Challengers Bangalore for a lot of money, Rs 2 crore.

Duffy is known for his control and consistency in bowling.

He grew up playing cricket in his backyard with his family, even in snowy conditions.

He started playing structured cricket in Invercargill and gradually made his way to the New Zealand national team.

He made his international debut in 2020 and has since played in all formats of the game.

Duffy is very proud of his roots and loves his hometown, which he considers his home despite his success.

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