IPL 2027 Trade Tracker: Every Confirmed Trade So Far
Last updated: 29 October 2026
Two trades have been completed so far ahead of IPL 2027, moving four players between teams. The big one sent Rishabh Pant back to Delhi Capitals, with Kuldeep Yadav going to Lucknow Super Giants. The trade window stays open until about 9 December 2026, a week before the auction in Goa.
We add a trade here only once the IPL or the teams confirm it. Everything still at the talk stage sits in a separate rumours section, clearly marked.
IPL 2027 Trades at a Glance
- Trades done: 2 (4 players) Confirmed
- Biggest move: Rishabh Pant, LSG to DC, at a new fee of ₹15 crore (down from ₹27 crore)
- Latest: T Natarajan back to SRH, Zeeshan Ansari to DC, 14 October 2026
- Trade window closes: about 9 December 2026 Reported
- Hardik Pandya: still with MI, no trade agreed Rumour
Confirmed IPL 2027 Trades
Here is every trade completed since the window opened after IPL 2026. All four moves are Confirmed. The fee is what the player will be paid by his new team.
| Player | Move | New fee | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | LSG → DC | ₹15 crore was ₹27 crore | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | DC → LSG | ₹13.5 crore same fee | 23 Jun 2026 |
| T Natarajan | DC → SRH | ₹5 crore was ₹10.75 crore | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Zeeshan Ansari | SRH → DC | ₹40 lakh same fee | 14 Oct 2026 |
Both trades were confirmed in IPL statements, reported by ANI (Pant and Kuldeep) and PTI (Natarajan and Ansari). Delhi Capitals are part of both deals.
What Each Trade Means
Pant goes home to Delhi
Pant played for Delhi from 2016 to 2024 and captained them before LSG bought him for a record ₹27 crore at the 2025 mega auction. He stepped down as LSG captain during IPL 2026, and the trade takes him back to Delhi on a much smaller fee of ₹15 crore.
LSG get a top spinner
Kuldeep Yadav, one of India’s best white-ball spinners, joins LSG on his existing ₹13.5 crore fee. LSG finished last in 2026, and they still have to name a new captain after Pant’s exit.
Natarajan back at SRH
The left-arm fast bowler played five seasons for Sunrisers, from 2020 to 2024, before Delhi bought him for ₹10.75 crore. He returns to Hyderabad at a revised fee of ₹5 crore.
Ansari adds spin for DC
Leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari has taken six wickets in 10 IPL games. He moves to Delhi on his existing ₹40 lakh fee and gives them another spin option.
How IPL Trades Work
A trade lets two teams move a player outside the auction. Here are the rules in plain words.
When trades can happen
The window opens a month after the season ends and closes a week before the auction. It opens again after the auction and runs until a month before the next season.
Two kinds of trade
In a swap, two teams exchange players and the team getting the pricier player pays the difference. In an all-cash trade, one team simply buys the player.
Everyone has to agree
Both teams must agree, and the player has to give his consent. A team cannot be forced to let a player go, even if he wants to leave.
The fee can change
A traded player can move on a new fee. Pant went from ₹27 crore to ₹15 crore, and Natarajan from ₹10.75 crore to ₹5 crore.
Transfer fees stay secret
On top of the player’s fee, teams can agree an extra transfer fee. It is not made public, and the player can get up to half of it, depending on his contract.
Only the fee hits the purse
A team’s auction purse goes down by the player’s fee only. The transfer fee does not come out of the purse.
Rules from ESPNcricinfo’s explainer on IPL trades. The 2027 window dates are from CricTracker.
IPL 2027 Trade Rumours
These moves have been talked about in the media, but none of them is confirmed. We will move a name to the confirmed table only when the IPL or the teams announce it.
| Player | What is being reported | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya (MI) | Reports from June to August said several teams, including KKR and CSK, asked MI about the MI captain. MI have not said he is available, and he is still under contract at ₹16.35 crore. (Gulf News, citing Cricbuzz) | Rumour |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) | The same reports said RR could be open to trading Jaiswal, with MI interested. Nothing has come of it so far. (Gulf News) | Rumour |
| Nicholas Pooran (LSG) | Social media posts claimed LSG offered Pooran to MI for Hardik. No outlet has a named source, and there is no confirmation. (Free Press Journal) | Rumour |
Biggest IPL Trades of Recent Years
The trade window has become a big part of the IPL off-season. The best-known example came in November 2023, when Hardik Pandya went back to Mumbai Indians right after Gujarat Titans had listed him as retained. Here are the biggest moves of the last few years.
| Season | Player | From → To | Fee | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2024 | Hardik Pandya | GT → MI | ₹15 crore | All-cash |
| IPL 2024 | Cameron Green | MI → RCB | ₹17.50 crore | All-cash |
| IPL 2026 | Sanju Samson | RR → CSK | ₹18 crore | Swap |
| IPL 2026 | Ravindra Jadeja | CSK → RR | ₹14 crore (was ₹18 crore) | Swap |
| IPL 2026 | Sam Curran | CSK → RR | ₹2.40 crore | Swap |
| IPL 2026 | Mohammed Shami | SRH → LSG | ₹10 crore | All-cash |
Swipe the table sideways to see every column.
Sources: ESPNcricinfo and IANS (Hardik), RCB (Green), Wisden (2026 trades).
IPL 2027 Trade FAQs
How many trades have happened before IPL 2027?
Two trades, involving four players. Rishabh Pant and Kuldeep Yadav swapped teams in June 2026, and T Natarajan and Zeeshan Ansari swapped in October 2026.
When does the IPL 2027 trade window close?
About 9 December 2026, one week before the auction on 16 December. It opens again after the auction and stays open until a month before the season.
Has Hardik Pandya been traded for IPL 2027?
No. Hardik is still with Mumbai Indians. There have been reports of other teams asking about him, but no trade has been agreed or announced.
What is an all-cash trade in the IPL?
It is when one team buys a player from another for money, without giving a player back. Hardik Pandya’s move from GT to MI in 2023 was an all-cash trade.
Does the transfer fee come out of the auction purse?
No. Only the player’s fee comes out of the purse. Any extra transfer fee is paid separately and is not made public.
Can a player refuse a trade?
Yes. A player has to agree to be traded. His current team also has to agree, so a player cannot force a move on his own.
Keep Reading
See which players each team keeps in our IPL 2027 retention guide, every squad on the IPL 2027 teams page, and the date, time and rules for auction day in our IPL 2027 auction guide.
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