Harshal Patel likely joins GT from SRH in ₹4 crore IPL 2027 trade
Synopsis
Gujarat Titans are reportedly on the verge of landing Harshal Patel — a bowler they have chased through two auction cycles — in a ₹4 crore cash trade from SRH, just days before the IPL 2027 retention deadline. The deal would halve SRH's original outlay and bring the Ahmedabad-born pacer back to his home state.
Key Takeaways
Harshal Patel is reportedly set to move from SRH to Gujarat Titans in a cash-only trade deal worth ₹4 crore .
The deal must be concluded before the IPL 2027 retention deadline on 17 November .
GT chased Patel at the 2024 and 2025 auctions but missed out; the trade ends a two-year pursuit.
Patel took 16 wickets in 13 games for SRH in IPL 2025 but had a poor prior season, going wicketless in 5 matches .
GT will be his fifth IPL franchise; he has 151 wickets in 124 IPL matches and two Purple Caps .
Patel hails from Ahmedabad and recently returned to represent Gujarat in domestic cricket.
India fast bowler Harshal Patel is reportedly set to move from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to Gujarat Titans (GT) via a cash-only trade deal worth ₹4 crore, ahead of the IPL 2027 retention deadline on 17 November. According to reports, the two franchises have agreed on the terms, with the ₹4 crore to be deducted from GT's auction purse — exactly half the ₹8 crore SRH paid for him at the 2025 IPL mega auction.
GT's Long-Running Pursuit of Patel
GT's interest in Patel is far from new. The franchise chased him during the 2024 auction but dropped out at ₹10.5 crore, with Punjab Kings (PBKS) ultimately securing him for ₹11.75 crore. GT returned to the bidding in the 2025 auction as well, stepping back only when the price climbed to ₹6.5 crore. The trade deal now appears to be the route they finally secure a bowler they have pursued for two successive auction cycles.
A Homecoming for the Ahmedabad Pacer
The move carries personal significance for Patel, who hails from Ahmedabad and returned to represent Gujarat in domestic cricket from the 2025–26 season. At GT — the 2022 IPL champions — he would join a seam-bowling attack that includes Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Jason Holder, and Ashok Sharma.
Patel's Recent Form and IPL Record
Patel took 16 wickets in 13 matches for SRH during IPL 2025, but had a difficult prior season in which he played just five games, went wicketless, and conceded at 10.82 runs per over — prompting SRH to lean on uncapped Indians Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain instead. Over his IPL career, spanning 124 matches, Patel has claimed 151 wickets at an average of 24.68, an economy rate of 8.92, and best figures of 5 for 27. He holds two IPL Purple Caps — from 2021 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), where he claimed 32 wickets, and from 2024 with PBKS, where he took 24 wickets.
GT Would Be His Fifth IPL Franchise
Should the deal go through, GT will be Patel's fifth IPL team, having previously represented RCB, Delhi Capitals (DC), PBKS, and SRH since his IPL debut in 2012. At international level, he has played 25 T20Is for India, picking up 29 wickets. Notably, SRH — the 2016 IPL winners — have been active in the trade market, recently acquiring left-arm pacer T Natarajan from DC and securing Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a four-player exchange. All trades must be concluded before the retention deadline on 17 November.
Point of View
While SRH recoup some value on a bowler whose last full season underwhelmed. The more interesting question is squad balance: GT's pace attack is already deep with Rabada, Siraj, and Krishna, so Patel's role may be conditional rather than frontline. His two Purple Caps are real, but both came when he was the designated death specialist at franchises that leaned heavily on him — a luxury GT, with more bowling options, may not extend. The homecoming narrative is compelling, but whether he can rediscover his best form after a patchy run will determine whether this trade pays off.
NationPress
14 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Harshal Patel trade deal between SRH and Gujarat Titans?
Harshal Patel is reportedly moving from Sunrisers Hyderabad to Gujarat Titans in a cash-only trade deal worth ₹4 crore, with that amount to be deducted from GT's IPL auction purse. The deal is expected to be finalised before the IPL 2027 retention deadline on 17 November.
Why is Harshal Patel moving from SRH to GT?
Reports indicate GT have long pursued Patel, having bid for him at both the 2024 and 2025 IPL auctions without success. The trade route offers GT a cost-effective way to sign him at ₹4 crore — half the ₹8 crore SRH paid at the 2025 mega auction.
What is Harshal Patel's IPL record?
Harshal Patel has played 124 IPL matches and taken 151 wickets at an average of 24.68 and an economy rate of 8.92. He holds two IPL Purple Caps — from 2021 with RCB (32 wickets) and 2024 with PBKS (24 wickets).
Which franchises has Harshal Patel played for in the IPL?
Patel has represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad since his IPL debut in 2012. Gujarat Titans would be his fifth franchise.
When is the IPL 2027 retention deadline?
The IPL 2027 retention deadline is 17 November. All trade deals, including the reported Harshal Patel transfer, must be concluded before that date.
