Hardik Pandya traded to Punjab Kings for Arshdeep Singh ahead of IPL 2027
Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have completed a high-profile player swap involving two marquee Indian stars.
Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have completed a player trade involving Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL), according to The Hindu and News18.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) executives confirmed the swap on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Hardik Pandya will join Punjab Kings at a revised fee of Rs 18 crore, up from Rs 16.35 crore. Arshdeep Singh will move to Mumbai Indians at his existing fee of Rs 18 crore.
The 32-year-old Pandya, who took over leadership at Mumbai Indians in 2024, ends his second stint with the franchise. Arshdeep Singh, who made his IPL debut for Punjab Kings in 2019, joins Mumbai Indians after eight seasons with the franchise.
The trade addresses specific squad needs for both teams. For Mumbai Indians, the acquisition of the left-arm pacer provides an established Indian bowler to support the attack. For Punjab Kings, Pandya's arrival strengthens the batting group and provides new-ball bowling options.
Arshdeep Singh is Punjab Kings' highest wicket-taker in the competition with 111 wickets from 96 matches. Pandya has scored 2,955 runs and taken 82 wickets across 162 IPL matches.