IPL 2027: Harshal Patel set to join Gujarat Titans from Sunrisers Hyderabad in Rs 4 crore trade - Report

Harshal Patel is set to move from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to Gujarat Titans (GT) ahead of the IPL 2027 season. The franchises have reportedly agreed to an all-cash deal worth Rs 4 crore, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo.

The proposed transfer would see Gujarat Titans acquire Harshal for half the amount SRH paid to sign him at the 2025 mega auction, where he was bought for Rs 8 crore. The trade is expected to be completed ahead of the IPL 2027 retention deadline on November 17.

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Harshal Patel's IPL record and recent form

Harshal has won the IPL Purple Cap twice in his career. He claimed 32 wickets for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2021 season before finishing as the tournament's leading wicket-taker again in 2024, when he picked up 24 wickets for Punjab Kings.

SRH signed him for Rs 8 crore at the 2025 mega auction. He made an impact in his first season with the franchise, taking 16 wickets in 13 matches at an economy rate of 9.80.

However, his returns dipped in IPL 2026. Harshal featured in only five matches and failed to take a wicket, conceding runs at an economy rate of 10.82.

Gujarat Titans to add experience to Pace Attack

A move to Gujarat Titans would see Harshal represent his fifth IPL franchise. He has previously played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad since making his IPL debut in 2012.

The experienced pacer could add another option to GT's fast-bowling unit, which includes Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Jason Holder.

Gujarat Titans interest in Harshal is not new. The franchise had pursued him at the 2024 and 2025 IPL auctions but failed to secure his services on both occasions.

SRH have already been active in the IPL 2027 trade window. The franchise acquired T Natarajan from Delhi Capitals and completed a four-player trade with Chennai Super Kings, bringing in Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis. Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards moved to CSK as part of that deal.

The IPL 2027 retention deadline is November 17, with franchises expected to finalise their squads ahead of the mini auction.