Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) new signing Jacob Duffy wrecked havoc on field in the third Test between New Zealand and West Indies. He guided New Zealand towards a dashing win as he picked five wickets for 42 runs to seal a commanding win as the West Indies were bowled out at a mere score of 138 runs.
With this effort, Duffy broke Richard Hadlee’s long-standing national record by becoming New Zealand’s highest wicket-taker in a calendar year. Jacob Duffy has now ended the series with 23 wickets at an average of 15.4 which also includes three five-wicket hauls and has bowled more than 154 overs.
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Jacob Duffy will prove to be a very strong addition in RCB's bowling unit and will provide good backup to Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood. Duffy was picked by RCB in IPL 2026 Auction at a price of INR 2 crores.
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In the 3rd Test, chasing survival on the final day, West Indies began with promise. The openers looked solid and confident, cruising to 87 without loss and briefly raising hopes of a fightback. However, the dismissal of King proved to be the turning point. What followed was a dramatic collapse as the visitors slid from 87/0 to 98/5, completely surrendering the initiative. Jacob Duffy then struck again, removing Roston Chase, and New Zealand tightened the noose.
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Duffy reflected on a memorable campaign, calling it a ‘cool year’ and one of the most rewarding phases of his career. His consistency and match-winning spells proved decisive across the series. Devon Conway, adjudged Player of the Match, admitted the magnitude of his performance hadn’t quite sunk in yet. Grateful for batting during the best phases of the conditions, Conway once again highlighted his simple, positive mindset as the key to his success.