About Jacob Duffy
Jacob Duffy is a New Zealand bowler who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026. RCB bought him at the 2026 auction for ₹2 crore.
IPL 2026 is his first season with a recorded IPL contract.
Since making his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Sunrisers Hyderabad on 28 March 2026, he has played 6 IPL matches, taking 9 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Jacob Duffy in IPL
- IPL champion (2026): won the title with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- Best bowling: 3/22 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2026.
How Jacob Duffy’s Salary Compares at RCB
Jacob Duffy is the 16th highest-paid player in the 26-man RCB squad, taking about 1.6% of the team’s total player spend. The average RCB player earns about ₹4.86 crore in IPL 2026.


