IPL 2027: Harshal Patel Set to Join Gujarat Titans in ₹4 Crore Trade Deal from Sunrisers Hyderabad

According to reports, Gujarat Titans have agreed to acquire the experienced Indian pacer for ₹4 crore (approximately US$424,000), which is half the amount Sunrisers Hyderabad paid to secure his services at the 2025 IPL mega auction. Once the deal is officially completed, ₹4 crore will be deducted from GT's auction purse.

The move will see Harshal represent his fifth IPL franchise since making his debut in 2012. Before his stint with SRH, the right-arm fast bowler had played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS).

Harshal Patel's Recent IPL Performance

SRH signed Harshal for ₹8 crore at the 2025 mega auction. He delivered a decent performance in his first season with the franchise, picking up 16 wickets in 13 matches at an economy rate of 9.80.

However, his role was significantly reduced during IPL 2026, as SRH preferred younger Indian pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain. Harshal featured in just five matches and failed to claim a wicket, conceding runs at an economy rate of 10.82.

Despite his recent struggles, Harshal remains one of the most successful Indian fast bowlers in IPL history. He won the Purple Cap in 2021 after taking 32 wickets for RCB and repeated the achievement in 2024 with 24 wickets for Punjab Kings.

Homecoming for Harshal Patel

The proposed move to Gujarat Titans will also mark a homecoming for the 36-year-old pacer, who hails from Ahmedabad. Harshal moved to Gujarat a few years ago to continue his domestic cricket career and will now get an opportunity to represent his home-state franchise in the IPL.

At GT, he is expected to join an experienced pace-bowling unit featuring Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Jason Holder.

Gujarat Titans' Long-Standing Interest in Harshal

Interestingly, Gujarat Titans have shown considerable interest in acquiring Harshal Patel over the last few IPL auctions.

During the 2024 auction, GT reportedly bid up to ₹10.5 crore for the pacer before withdrawing, allowing Punjab Kings to secure him for ₹11.75 crore.

The franchise once again pursued Harshal at the 2025 mega auction but eventually dropped out after bidding up to ₹6.5 crore. Their interest has now seemingly resulted in a trade agreement with SRH at a significantly lower price.

SRH Busy in IPL 2027 Trading Window

The proposed Harshal Patel trade comes during an active pre-auction trading window, with the IPL retention deadline scheduled for November 17.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have been among the busiest franchises in the trading market. Before agreeing to send Harshal to Gujarat, SRH acquired left-arm fast bowler T Natarajan from Delhi Capitals.

They also strengthened their pace-bowling options by securing Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis from Chennai Super Kings as part of a four-player trade.

With the IPL 2027 auction approaching, the Harshal Patel trade could prove to be an important move for Gujarat Titans as they look to strengthen their Indian fast-bowling options ahead of the new season.