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Jacob Duffy Leads RCB’s Bowling Charge as GT Crumble in Chase

Jacob Duffy Leads RCB’s Bowling Charge as GT Crumble in Chase

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A brilliant spell from Jacob Duffy has triggered the Gujarat Titans’ batting collapse in the 255-run chase against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 26 at Dharamsala. He picked up three wickets in four overs, leaking 39 runs, causing a riot in Tuesday’s clash. After being invited to bat first, Virat Kohli and Venkatesh Iyer opened the innings while Mohammed Siraj opened the bowling attack. Despite a solid start from Iyer, he couldn’t convert the start as Kagiso Rabada bagged the wicket of the opener for 19 runs. He got dismissed on the back of a lengthy delivery where the batter swings the bat across the line, but got top-edged as the ball flew to mid off, and Shubman Gill picked a catch. Devdutt Padikkal, who came to bat at No. 3, joined Virat Kohli as the side scored 76 runs in the powerplay. The duo forged a 72-run partnership before Jason Holder picked the wicket of Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal in the same over. Viat Kohli got dismissed on a short of length …

Josh Hazlewood Replaces Jacob Duffy

Josh Hazlewood Replaces Jacob Duffy

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IPL 2026 RCB vs LSG Playing 11: Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru will square off against Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants in the 23rd match of the IPL 2026 on April 15 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been in fine form with three wins out of four games in the ongoing season, while Lucknow Super Giants have had a mixed season, with two wins out of four games. With RCB comfortably sits in the third position, LSG are in the seventh position of the IPL 2026 points table as five teams share four points. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and opted to bowl. Speaking at the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar said, “We’re gonna bowl first. It’s pretty obvious. I see a pretty good surface. So, we bowl first and take the advantage of the first innings and keep the pressure. Not much (on the pitch). “The previous game was having a lot of grass. But I think this wicket, there is no grass. So, it will be a good …

Jacob Duffy Replaces Josh Hazlewood

Jacob Duffy Replaces Josh Hazlewood

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IPL 2026 MI vs RCB Playing 11: Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians will square off against Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 20th match of the IPL 2026 on April 12 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The Mumbai Indians have only one win out of three games, while the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have two wins out of three games. Both sides come from defeats in the previous game and will be aiming for a win in the upcoming clash. RCB will be aiming to retain their spot in the top four, while MI will be aiming to make a move forward in the IPL 2026 points table. Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to bowl. Speaking on the toss, MI captain Hardik Pandya said, “We are going to bowl first. Looks like a good wicket. It is always good to bat second at Wankhede. It is a big game. Just to come out and play good cricket. Just enjoy the sport.” 🚨 Toss 🚨@mipaltan won the toss and elected to bowl first against @RCBTweets in …

IPL 2026, RCB vs SRH: Virat Kohli holds the pose, Jacob Duffy opens his IPL career with a match-winning cameo, Phil Salt flies | Cricket News

IPL 2026, RCB vs SRH: Virat Kohli holds the pose, Jacob Duffy opens his IPL career with a match-winning cameo, Phil Salt flies | Cricket News

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A straight six. After all the innovations that T20 cricket has witnessed over the last decade or so, there is nothing quite like a lofted drive down the ground that carries all the way. Virat Kohli produced one for the highlight reel in the 7th over, as he took on Eshan Malinga. It was in the slot alright, fully deserved to be hit for a six but Kohli chose to throw in some royal elegance into the mix. After shuffling towards the offside for an early trigger, once Kohli saw it was in his hitting arc, he unfurled a check drive. The ball couldn’t have hit a sweeter spot in the bat and Kohli didn’t even need to complete his full follow-through – just held his elbow high, the bat’s maker’s name in full view, and caressed the ball for an 86m six, and held the pose. Shot of a master. – Vinayakk Mohanarangan Elegance 🤝 Authority 🎥 Virat Kohli treating Bengaluru with his masterclass 👌 Which was your favourite out of the two? ✍️ …

Jacob Duffy, Abhinandan Makes Debut for Bengaluru

Jacob Duffy, Abhinandan Makes Debut for Bengaluru

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IPL 2026 RCB vs SRH Playing 11: Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru will square off against Ishan Kishan-led Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 1st match of the IPL 2026 on March 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The grand cricketing league is set to return with bigger and more exciting games during the 19th edition of the season. With the return of Virat Kohli donning the RCB jersey, fans are excited to see Bengaluru’s title defence. Both sides have met on 26 occasions, where RCB has won on 11 occasions, while SRH have won on 13 occasions, and two games ended with no result. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and opted to bowl first. Speaking at the toss, Rajat Patidar said, “We are going to bowl first. As we know, it is a season opener, so let us see how the wicket behaves. Of course, there are a lot of positives from the last year. We are not going into defending anything. We are playing to become the champions,” added RCB captain. There are a …

Jacob Duffy Comes in For McConchie

Jacob Duffy Comes in For McConchie

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T20WC 2026 Finals IND vs NZ Playing 11: Suryakumar Yadav-led India will square off against Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand in the finals of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on March 08 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Both sides have been playing impressive cricket in the knockout stages and will be aiming for a win in the finals to claim the Champions title. India and New Zealand have met on 30 occasions in T20 format, where the Men in Blues have 18 victories, while the Blackcaps have 11 victories and one game ended in a tie. Meanwhile, New Zealand has a stunning record against India in the T20 World Cups, where they won all three outings against the Men in Blues. Presenting #TeamIndia‘s Playing XI for the #Final 🙌 Updates ▶️ https://t.co/5LXBod8bl1#T20WorldCup | #MenInBlue | #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/FkOPQTAn5p — BCCI (@BCCI) March 8, 2026 New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl first. Speaking on the toss, Mitchell Santner said, “We are going to bowl first. Looks pretty good. We will see if it does …

Jacob Duffy Named in New Zealand Squad for T20 World Cup 2026

Jacob Duffy Named in New Zealand Squad for T20 World Cup 2026

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The pacer Jacob Duffy has been included in the New Zealand squad for the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to be played in February and March. Duffy comes in the Blackcaps squad after a record-breaking year, capturing 81 international wickets. He will be bolstering the New Zealand pace attack, alongside Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, and Jimmy Neesham. Meanwhile the spinners Mitchell Santner, is well-versed in sub-continent play, with specialist bowlers and all-rounders like Ish Sodhi and Rachin Ravindra. Meanwhile, the batting unit features Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Tim Seifert, Devon Conway and Mitchell. Ready for India and Sri Lanka 🫡 Your BLACKCAPS squad for next month’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 🏆 #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/RQGQfDHh7X — BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) January 6, 2026 Speaking on the squad announcment, New Zealand head coach Rob Walter said, “We’ve got plenty of power and skill in the batting, quality bowlers who can adapt to conditions, plus five all-rounders who all bring something slightly different.” “This is an experienced group and the players are no strangers …

Jacob Duffy and Ajaz Wreck West Indies in Series Sweep

Jacob Duffy and Ajaz Wreck West Indies in Series Sweep

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A brilliant bowling spell from Jacob Duffy and Ajaz Patel has secured a comfortable victory in the final test of the West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025. By the win, New Zealand secured a 2-0 win in the test series and made a significant move in the WTC 2025-27 points table. Duffy’s five-wicket haul in the second innings has made him complete with career-best bowling figures of 9/128 during New Zealand’s 323-run victory in the final test played at Mount Maunganui. Meanwhile, Ajaz Patel finished with his best innings figures and also the match figures at home, having gone wicketless in his three previous outings in New Zealand. Resuming the game on the final day, West Indies showed intent of batting time, and for the first session, Brandon King and John Campbell did exactly that. On the surface, with uneven bounce, the openers showed some discipline. Brandon King made some crucial contributions, scoring 67 runs, including cover drives off  Michael Rae and Duffy, and pulling confidently to bring up a well-paced fifty that featured …

Jacob Duffy: From a town of 530 people to the top of T20I bowling rankings and now an IPL contract | Cricket News

Jacob Duffy: From a town of 530 people to the top of T20I bowling rankings and now an IPL contract | Cricket News

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Everyone in Lumsden knows everyone. The town in New Zealand’s Southland has a population of only 530 people, that is one person every 117 square kilometres. One of them is the highest ranked fast bowler in the world, Jacob Duffy. Now, he has an IPL contract too, worth Rs 2 crore and the most famous Lumsdean cricketer would play in the same side as the most famous active Indian cricketer, Virat Kohli. IPL Auction 2026 LIVE: Check Team-wise Sold and Unsold Players Live Updates Here. IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates Duffy’s name did not set the auction table on fire. He was sold for his entry price. RCB might sense a bargain, because he is arguably the most consistent T20 bowler in the last two years, once even climbing to the top of the chart. He is chiselled in Josh Hazlewood mould. He doesn’t bowl with explosive pace, but possesses a staggering control of lines. He is brisk, blessed with dexterity in length, has adequate though no cryptic variations, has a heavy ball and can …

Jacob Duffy Named in New Zealand Squad for T20 World Cup 2026

Jacob Duffy Shines as New Zealand Seals 3-1 T20I Series Win Over West Indies

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Jacob Duffy put up a brilliant spell during the final T20I in the West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025, setting up a base for the host to secure a comfortable 8-wicket victory at Dunedin. His four-wicket haul, along with Robinson and Conway’s opening stand, secured a clinical victory for the Blackcaps. Jacob Duffy returned with figures of 4/35, ripping through the West Indies batting line-up, from which they failed to recover. After being invited to bat first, the West Indies top order failed to pick up the pace as Jamieson dismissed Alick Athanaze for 1 run. Meanwhile, Jacob Duffy opened his account, dismissing Shai Hope and continuing to dismiss Ackeem Auguste for 11 and 8 runs respectively. Duffy picked his third wicket in the same over, dismissing Sherfane Rutherford for a duck, leaving West Indies to struggle with losing four wickets for 21 runs. New Zealand’s onslaught continued as Bracewell dismissed Rovman Powell for 11 runs. With Roston Chase trying to rebuild the innings, Jason Holder tried to forge a partnership. Chase added up …