Jacob Duffy has been sold to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for INR 2 crore
New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy went unsold at the IPL 2026 auction despite a 2 crore base price; he received no bids from any franchise.
Jacob Duffy in action; the New Zealand fast bowler found no buyers at the 2026 Indian Premier League auction in Mumbai.

The ongoing IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi saw the fast bowler from New Zealand Jacob Duffy go to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for his base price of INR 2 crore.
Duffy happened to be the only player that the Royal Challengers Bangalore would take during the auction's 4th set, and they got him for the lowest price.
Auction Details
Statistic Details
Player Jacob Duffy
Team Acquired By Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Selling Price INR 2 crore
Base Price INR 2 crore
Auction Status Sold
Duffy is a right-arm pacer who has been in terrific form in T20 cricket, the highlight being a recent T20I series against the West Indies where he took 10 wickets. This is going to be his first IPL experience.

