The IPL 2027 mini-auction is approaching, and franchises have already started reshuffling their squads through several high-profile player trades. With the retention deadline nearing, teams are looking to strengthen their combinations and address key weaknesses before the auction.
Several franchises, namely Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants, have also completed player exchanges. A total of 10 players have switched franchises through four completed trade deals so far.
Several prominent names have switched franchises ahead of the IPL 2027, including Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav, Liam Livingstone and T Natarajan.
However, the biggest development came on November 11, when Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings completed a blockbuster trade involving Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh.
When Is the IPL 2027 Retention Deadline and Mini-Auction?
The IPL 2027 retention deadline is November 17, 2026. All 10 franchises must submit their final list of retained and released players before the deadline.
The IPL 2027 mini-auction is scheduled for December 16, 2026, in Goa. Franchises will have an opportunity to fill the remaining gaps in their squads during the auction after completing their retention and trading activities.
But before that, take a look at the complete list of all confirmed player trades in IPL 2027 ahead of the retention deadline.
Pandya's move comes at a revised fee of INR 18 crore, while Arshdeep will earn the same amount, INR 18 crore. The trade brings an end to Arshdeep's eight-season association with Punjab Kings.
2. Rishabh Pant To DC; Kuldeep Yadav To LSG
Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants completed a major player exchange in June 2026. Rishabh Pant returned to his former franchise, DC, after spending one season with LSG. Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav moved to Lucknow at his existing fee of INR 13.50 crore.
Pant's salary was revised from INR 27 crore to INR 15 crore following the trade.
3. T Natarajan To SRH; Zeeshan Ansari To DC
Sunrisers Hyderabad brought back T Natarajan ahead of IPL 2027, while Zeeshan Ansari moved to Delhi Capitals. Natarajan previously represented SRH between 2020 and 2024 and was acquired by DC for INR 10.75 crore at the 2025 auction.
However, his revised fee for the upcoming season will be INR 5 crore. Ansari, meanwhile, will join DC at his existing fee of INR 40 lakh.
4. Four-Player Trade Between CSK And SRH
Liam Livingstone: SRH To CSK – INR 6 Crore
Jack Edwards: SRH To CSK – INR 3 Crore
Khaleel Ahmed: CSK To SRH – INR 4.80 Crore
Nathan Ellis: CSK To SRH – INR 2 Crore
Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad completed a four-player exchange ahead of the 2027 season. England all-rounder Liam Livingstone and Australian all-rounder Jack Edwards will move to CSK, while Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis will join SRH.
Livingstone's contract has been reduced from INR 13 crore to INR 6 crore. Edwards, Khaleel and Ellis will move at their existing fees of INR 3 crore, INR 4.80 crore and INR 2 crore, respectively.
Complete List Of Player Trades In IPL 2027
No.
Player
From
To
Trade Type
Trade Fee
1
Rishabh Pant
LSG
DC
Player Swap
INR 15 crore
2
Kuldeep Yadav
DC
LSG
Player Swap
INR 13.50 crore
3
T Natarajan
DC
SRH
Player Swap
INR 5 crore
4
Zeeshan Ansari
SRH
DC
Player Swap
INR 40 lakh
5
Liam Livingstone
SRH
CSK
Player Swap
INR 6 crore
6
Jack Edwards
SRH
CSK
Player Swap
INR 3 crore
7
Khaleel Ahmed
CSK
SRH
Player Swap
INR 4.80 crore
8
Nathan Ellis
CSK
SRH
Player Swap
INR 2 crore
9
Hardik Pandya
MI
PBKS
Player Swap
INR 18 crore
10
Arshdeep Singh
PBKS
MI
Player Swap
INR 18 crore
Note: This list covers confirmed trades as of November 13, 2026. We will update the list as needed.
All Player Trades In IPL 2027 (Source: AFP)
