Jacob Duffy Biography: Age, Height, Stats, Net Worth, Family

Who is Jacob Duffy?

Jacob Duffy is a New Zealand cricketer who represents Otago in domestic cricket and plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2026.

He is a right-hand batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler known for his ability to swing ball both ways and deliver effective variations.

Jacob Duffy is among New Zealand’s premier fast bowlers, having reached No.1 in ICC T20I bowling rankings and becoming first Southlander to represent national side since Jeff Wilson in 1993.

Early Life and Background

He was Born on August 2, 1994, in Lumsden, Southland, his birth place is Lumsden. His hometown is Lumsden, Southland, New Zealand.

Jacob’s background involved modest environment from rural Southland region. Father details not publicly disclosed but he was supported cricket journey, and mother also remained private while encouraging career development.

His brother details are not publicly available. Guardians from Southland which state or country is South Island, New Zealand.

Regarding his relationships, Jacob is in relationship with Natasha Cameron. The couple maintains relatively private personal life away from media spotlight.

There’s no wife yet as unmarried. His gf is Natasha Cameron with whom he shares strong bond. Cast is not publicly disclosed, and house is in Southland, New Zealand.

Jacob Duffy Biography

Details	Information
Full Name	Jacob Andrew Duffy
Occupation	Bowler
Place	Lumsden, Southland
Hometown	Lumsden, Southland
Date of Birth (Birthday)	August 2, 1994
Age	31 years
Height	6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
Weight	78 Kgs
Father	Not Disclosed
Mother	Not Disclosed
Brother	Not Known
Sisters	Not Known
Cast	Not Disclosed
Wife	None
Gf	Natasha Cameron
House	Southland, New Zealand
IPL Team 2026	Royal Challengers Bengaluru
IPL Price 2026	₹2 crore
Net Worth	Estimated ₹14 crore

Professional Cricket Career

Jacob’s career start came at remarkably early making first-class debut at 17 years for Otago in March 2012 against Wellington.

Test career began on August 7, 2025, for New Zealand against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo. In 4 Test matches, scored 78 runs with best of 36 at average of 19.50, while taking 25 Test wickets with three five-wicket hauls and best bowling of 5/34.

ODI debut came on July 12, 2022, against Ireland at Dublin. In 19 ODI matches, scored 12 runs with best of 4* at average of 12.00, while claiming 35 ODI wickets with best of 3/35.

T20I debut was on December 18, 2020, against Pakistan at Auckland where he took 4/14 winning Player of Match award. In 41 T20I matches, claimed 56 T20 wickets with best of 4/14 at average of 17.98.

First Class career spanning 112 matches yielded 343 wkts with 16 five-wicket hauls and best bowling of 7/89 at average of 31.58.

List-A career across 104 matches produced 178 wkts with best of 6/35 at economy of 5.44.

Recent news includes his record-breaking 2025 where he became first New Zealand bowler to take 81 international wkts in calendar year surpassing Sir Richard Hadlee’s record and reaching No.1 in T20I rankings.

IPL Career

His Indian Premier League journey begins in 2026 when Royal Challengers Bengaluru bought him for ₹2 crore at base price recognizing his recent international form. The ipl team values his swing bowling and powerplay expertise.

Yet to make debut in competition but brings impressive T20 credentials with 183 wkts across 161 T20 matches worldwide.

For ipl 2026, acquired by RCB as swing specialist who can bowl powerplay overs. The ipl team 2026 relies on his ability to take early wickets alongside death-overs variations.

His ipl price reflects breakout 2025 season where he established himself as world-class T20 bowler despite being first-time IPL recruit.

Jacob Duffy Stats

Domestic & International

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Tests	4	5	1	78	36	19.50	104	75.00	0	0	14	0	2	0
ODIs	19	7	6	12	4*	12.00	20	60.00	0	0	2	0	4	0
T20Is	41	10	6	28	8*	7.00	31	90.32	0	0	2	0	13	0
FC	112	159	43	1526	71	13.15	2926	52.15	0	3	212	15	44	0
List A	104	55	24	374	39	12.06	408	91.66	0	0	35	11	35	0
T20s	161	58	29	225	24	7.75	174	129.31	0	0	13	11	48	0

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR
Tests	4	8	1030	407	25	5/34	9/128	16.28	2.37	41.2
ODIs	19	19	862	849	35	3/35	3/35	24.25	5.90	24.6
T20Is	41	39	796	1007	56	4/14	4/14	17.98	7.59	14.2
FC	112	191	20753	10835	343	7/89	9/106	31.58	3.13	60.5
List A	104	101	4920	4466	178	6/35	6/35	25.08	5.44	27.6
T20s	161	155	3214	4502	183	5/18	5/18	24.60	8.40	17.5

IPL Stats

Batting & Fielding

Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
0	0	0	0	–	–	–	–	0	0	0	0	0	0

Bowling

Mat	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	Ave	Econ	SR
0	0	0	0	–	–	–	–

His career stats showcase complete fast bowler. Career Statics demonstrate abilities as wicket-taker across formats with consistent performances.

Records and Achievements

Jacob Duffy multiple achievement include:

• First New Zealand bowler to take 81 international wkts in calendar year (2025)
• Reached No.1 in ICC T20I bowling rankings (2025)
• First Southlander to represent New Zealand since Jeff Wilson (1993)
• Player of Match on T20I debut with 4/14 against Pakistan
• Highest wkts tally of 343 in First Class cricket
• 35 ODI wickets with best of 3/35, 56 T20 wickets with best of 4/14, while taking 25 Test wickets.
• Became Otago’s leading wicket-taker surpassing Stephen Boock’s 30-year record
• Three five-wicket hauls in Test cricket from just 4 matches
• Selected for T20 World Cup 2026 squad
• No hattrick yet but consistent wicket-taking record
• Jersey number not publicly specified

These records demonstrate his journey from teenage domestic prodigy to world-class international bowler.

Playing Style

Jacob Duffy is 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm) possesses tall athletic build. As bowler, delivers right-arm fast-medium with Bowling Speed ranging 130-140 kmph relying on swing.

Can swing ball both ways making him dangerous with new ball during powerplay overs. Developed effective variations including slower balls for death-overs bowling.

Technical tweaks including straightening followthrough helped him progress from Under-19 level to international cricket successfully.

Jacob Duffy Net Worth

Net worth is estimated at ₹14 crore (2026). Income sources include:

• Indian Premier League salary: ₹2 crore from RCB (2026)
• New Zealand Cricket central contract (awarded 2024)
• International match fees from Tests, ODIs, T20Is
• Otago domestic cricket earnings
• Overseas T20 league contracts including Northern Superchargers
• Brand endorsements

The net worth reflects breakout 2025 season establishing him as world-class cricketer commanding premium contracts.

Family, Personal Life & Relationship

Father details remain private but encouraged cricket from early stage in Lumsden. Family from rural Southland region supported dreams.

Mother also kept personal life private while being constant supporter throughout development years enabling focus on cricket.

Brother details not publicly available. Guardians provided stable foundation allowing him to pursue professional cricket.

In relationship with Natasha Cameron maintaining relatively private personal life focusing on cricket career.

Follows Christianity religion with mother tongue being English. Coaches include Vaughn Johnston who drafted him into Otago squad.

Started professional career remarkably young making first-class debut at just 17 years joining elite group of early starters.

Team New Zealand Prospects

Regular fixture in New Zealand limited-overs teams since 2020. Dates Joined progression: Otago (2012), New Zealand T20I (2020), New Zealand ODI (2022), New Zealand Test (2025), RCB (2026).

Strong 2025 performances with 81 international wkts position him as key player for upcoming tournaments including T20 World Cup 2026.

Social Media Profile

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Instagram	duffman_32
X (Twitter)	Jacobduffman27
Facebook	61586633547477

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