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Duffy Breaks Hadlee's Wicket Record!
11 Jul
Summary
- Jacob Duffy claimed 81 wickets in 2025, a new calendar year record.
- Duffy leads an inexperienced pace attack against the West Indies.
- The first ODI against the West Indies starts on July 11, 2026.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has expressed confidence in seamer Jacob Duffy to spearhead the pace attack in the upcoming five-match ODI series against the West Indies. Duffy, who missed the recent Test series on paternity leave, is the most experienced seamer available for the Black Caps, with senior bowlers rested and Ben Sears out injured. This move comes after Duffy's exceptional performance in 2025, where he captured 81 wickets, breaking Sir Richard Hadlee's record for the most wickets by a New Zealand seamer in a single calendar year.
Duffy's recent action included a stint in the 2026 IPL, where he took nine wickets in six matches for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Santner acknowledged the youth of the surrounding bowlers and emphasized Duffy's crucial role as the "main man" in the unit. The captain also highlighted the potential challenges of the West Indies' sticky and hot conditions, suggesting a squad effort would be necessary. The series begins on July 11, 2026, with the first three ODIs at Providence Stadium, followed by the final two matches in Barbados.
