Jacob Duffy Shines in RCB's Victory Over SRH in IPL 2026

In IPL 2026, Jacob Duffy played a pivotal role in RCB's 6-wicket victory over SRH, taking three crucial wickets. His exceptional bowling performance dismantled SRH's batting order, and he shared insights on his experience during the match. With Josh Hazlewood injured, Duffy is stepping up to fill the gap. Read on to learn more about his thoughts on the game and his strategy against key players like Abhishek Sharma.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 29, 2026, 14:44 IST

Jacob Duffy's Impactful Performance in IPL 2026

Jacob Duffy Post Match IPL 2026 RCB vs SRH: In a thrilling match last night, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced off against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2026, where RCB triumphed by 6 wickets. A key player in RCB's victory was fast bowler Jacob Duffy, who delivered a remarkable performance, dismantling the SRH batting lineup.

During his four overs, Duffy conceded only 22 runs while claiming three wickets. He successfully dismissed Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and Nitish Kumar Reddy, earning him the Player of the Match award. Let's take a look at what he had to say after the match.

Jacob Duffy's Thoughts on Abhishek Sharma

Jacob Duffy's exceptional bowling led to the downfall of SRH's top order, as he took out both openers and Nitish Kumar Reddy for a mere 29 runs. Reflecting on his performance against Abhishek Sharma, he stated:

“I got tired bowling to Abhishek. I've never seen such bounce in India as I did on this pitch. Captain Rajat told me to go out and enjoy it. Bowling on this wicket with a new and hard ball is a unique experience.”

Duffy Steps Up in Hazelwood's Absence

RCB's fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is currently sidelined due to injury, which also prevented him from participating in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Reports suggest that Hazlewood may return for the second phase of the IPL, but until then, Jacob Duffy, who took three wickets against SRH, will continue to fill in for him.

Regarding Hazlewood, Duffy remarked:

“I’m warming the seat for a big and dangerous bowler. I just wanted to bowl on a hard length and keep the ball in the right areas. The best part was that I was able to leave the field after seven overs. My job was to carry on what Josh had started.”