Pacer Jacob Duffy, acquired by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for 2 crore in the IPL 2026 auction, has earned his maiden call-up to New Zealand's T20 World Cup 2026 squad. The selection highlights Duffy's consistent performance and rise to No. 2 in ICC T20I bowling rankings. New Zealand's squad is spin-heavy, tailored for subcontinental conditions, particularly Chennai's spin-friendly pitches, with captain Mitchell Santner leading a strong spin attack.