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Jacob Duffy

Jacob Duffy (born 2 August 1994) is a New Zealand cricketer who represents the New Zealand national cricket team in international cricket and Otago in domestic cricket. A right-arm pace bowler, he progressed through New Zealand's domestic system before earning international selection in late 2020.

Key facts

Full name Jacob Duffy
Date of birth 2 August 1994
Nationality New Zealander
Domestic team Otago
National team New Zealand
Senior debut January 2012, HRV Cup
International debut December 2020

Background

Duffy came through the New Zealand domestic cricket structure, with Otago as his first-class and limited-overs side. Otago is one of the six major associations that contest New Zealand's domestic competitions, including the Plunket Shield, the Ford Trophy and the Super Smash (formerly known as the HRV Cup).

Career

Domestic

Duffy made his senior debut in an HRV Cup Twenty20 match against Northern Districts in January 2012. He has since been a regular member of the Otago squad in domestic competition.

International

After several seasons in domestic cricket, Duffy was selected for the New Zealand national side and made his international debut in December 2020.

Timeline

  • 2 August 1994 – Born.
  • January 2012 – Senior domestic debut for Otago in the HRV Cup against Northern Districts.
  • December 2020 – International debut for New Zealand.

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