Harshal Patel all set to be traded to GT - (Source: AFP)
In a significant development, reports suggest that Harshal Patel is all set to be traded to Gujarat Titans for IPL 2027. Notably, there is no player involved, and it will be an all-cash deal.
A report from Cricinfo stated that Patel will join GT for 4 crores, which is half of his 8-crore salary he earned at Sunrisers Hyderabad. GT will be the fifth franchise after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC), Punjab Kings (PBKS) and SRH for the 35-year-old.
Harshal Patel's IPL Journey
Harshal Patel was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for 8 crores during 2025 mega-auction. He played 13 matches in 2025, picking up 16 wickets. However, the 35-year-old failed to recreate his mojo in 2026 and went wicketless.
Patel played 5 matches and took 0 wickets. Notably, there were chances that had it not been for the trade, then Patel might have been released for IPL 2027.
Talking about his journey, the 35-year-old made his IPL debut in 2012. He rose to prominence in 2015 when he took 17 wickets in 15 matches. Further, Patel won the purple cap in 2021 with RCB when he picked up 32 wickets in the 2021 season.
Harshal Patel won his 2nd purple cap in 2024 when he took 24 wickets in 14 matches, which also earned him the moniker 'Purple Patel'.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Busy In IPL Trade Window
It has been a busy season for IPL teams but Sunrisers Hyderabad has been the busiest franchise. So far, SRH engaged in a trade with Delhi Capitals where they roped in T. Natarajan in exchange for Zeeshan Ansari.
Further, SRH engaged in a double trade with CSK, bringing in Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellise in place for Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards. This is SRH's third trade engagement with a franchise and there is a possibility of even more.
For the unversed, November 17 is the last date for retention submission but trade window will be open till December 10.
Gujarat Titans Filled With Plethora of Pace options
Gujarat Titans have a plethora of pace-bowling options, which makes you think whether Harshal Patel will get any game time or not. GT have the likes of Kagiso Rabada, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, and Prasidh Krishna.
However, Patel brings an addition as he can operate in the middle-overs and in the death with his cutters and slower ones.
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