Why did Jacob Duffy miss RCB vs LSG clash of IPL 2026?
(Courtesy : BCCI)
Jacob Duffy was part of RCB’s previous game in IPL 2026.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are clashing in the Indian Premier League 2026 on Wednesday, April 15. The encounter is underway at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
RCB have shown brilliant form in IPL 2026 so far, winning three of four games. On the other hand, LSG have won two matches and lost two out of four.
In match 23 of IPL 2026, RCB captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and opted to field first. Pacer Jacob Duffy was not part of RCB’s playing XI. He featured in the previous game against the Mumbai Indians (MI).
Why is Jacob Duffy not part of RCB’s playing XI vs LSG?
Notably, RCB have replaced Jacob Duffy with Josh Hazlewood in the RCB vs LSG clash. The Australian pacer recently recovered from hamstring and Achilles injuries.
He was undergoing treatment for the last few months. Due to the recovery, he did not play in the initial games of IPL 2026. Hazlewood has played one match against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and took 2 wickets.
Duffy has done a spectacular job so far, picking six wickets in three games, including a three-wicket haul. However, he had to sit on the bench as Hazlewood recovered.
Speaking at the toss, Rajat Patidar said, “We’re gonna bowl first. It’s pretty obvious. I see a pretty good surface. So, we bowl first and take the advantage of the first innings and keep the pressure. Not much (on the pitch). The previous game was having a lot of grass. But I think this wicket, there is no grass. So, it will be a good track. But yeah, let’s see”.
“I think everyone is doing pretty much good for the team (on the necessary improvements). And coming on the different stage and performing for the team. I think that’s what the team stand for us. Just one change. Josh Hazlewood comes in place of Duffy,” he added.
Is Jacob Duffy part of the RCB vs LSG clash?
No, Duffy is not part of the encounter.
What is the venue of the RCB vs LSG game?
The venue of the match is Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
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