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March 29, 2026 10:46 AM

IPL 2026: Kohli and Duffy star as defending champions RCB overpower SRH

India great Virat Kohli and New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy led from the front as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opened their 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign with a commanding six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. Kohli stamped ‌his authority early in the 202-run chase alongside local favourite Devdutt Padikkal as the duo kept the scoring rate firmly under control, with Bengaluru posting 76-1 in the power...

December 22, 2025 10:33 AM

New Zealand seal 2-0 series win after Duffy and Patel rout West Indies

Fast bowler Jacob Duffy and spinner Ajaz Patel routed West Indies as New Zealand won the third and final test by 323 runs to complete a 2-0 series victory in Mount Maunganui on Monday. The hosts were in the box seat since taking a first-innings lead of 155, and few expected West Indies to succeed in their pursuit of a record victory target of 462. Duffy claimed 5-42 and Patel returned figures of 3-23 as New Zealand bundled out West Indies for 138 in the final session of the test match at Bay O...

April 2, 2025 3:18 PM

NZ Pacer Jacob Duffy tops ICC T20I bowling rankings

New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy has climbed to the No.1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I bowling rankings, following his stellar performance in the recent 4-1 series win against Pakistan. Duffy, who leapfrogged West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein, claimed 13 wickets at an exceptional average of 8.38 during the series, solidifying his position as the format’s top bowler. The 29-year-old surged past notable names like Wanindu Hasaranga, Adil Rashid, and Varun Chakravarthy to achieve this milestone...

March 7, 2025 4:03 PM

Matt Henry’s fitness uncertain for Champions Trophy final, Jacob Duffy on standby

Matt Henry might miss the Champions Trophy final due to a shoulder injury sustained during the semi-final in Lahore, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo. The tournament's leading wicket-taker injured his shoulder while taking the catch to dismiss Heinrich Klaasen. However, he returned later in the match to bowl two overs and was even seen diving in the field. Following the semi-final, Mitchell Santner had expressed optimism about Henry's availability, but head coach Gary Stead has now admitt...