Harshal Patel to join Gujarat Titans in Rs 4 crore trade
The two-time Purple Cap winner will move from Sunrisers Hyderabad to Gujarat Titans ahead of the IPL 2027 season.
Two-time IPL Purple Cap winner Harshal Patel is expected to transfer from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to Gujarat Titans (GT) in an all-cash deal. According to ANI, the move is being arranged ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 season.
The Gujarat Titans have reportedly agreed to pay Rs 4 crore for the right-arm pacer, which is half of the Rs 8 crore SRH spent on him during the 2025 mega auction. This amount will be subtracted from the GT auction purse once the deal is completed.
The Ahmedabad-born cricketer will represent his fifth franchise since his 2012 debut, having previously played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and SRH. Patel's standout seasons included 2021 with RCB and 2024 with PBKS, where he finished as the tournament's leading wicket-taker.
In 2025, Patel took 16 wickets in 13 matches for SRH at an economy rate of 9.80. However, his role decreased in 2026, where he played five matches without taking a wicket as the team utilised uncapped bowlers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain.
The transfer comes as franchises prepare for the November 17 retention deadline. SRH has recently been active in the market, acquiring T. Natarajan from Delhi Capitals and fast bowlers Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis through a trade with Chennai Super Kings.