Harshal Patel set to join Gujarat Titans from Sunrisers Hyderabad
The pacer will move to the Ahmedabad-based franchise in an all-cash trade worth Rs 4 crore ahead of IPL 2027.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have agreed to an all-cash trade to send pacer Harshal Patel to Gujarat Titans (GT) for Rs 4 crore, according to reports from Sportstar, Outlook and India TV. The deal comes ahead of the IPL 2027 season and will reduce GT's auction purse by Rs 4 crore.
The 35-year-old bowler, who turns 36 later this month, will join his fifth IPL franchise. He has previously represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings and SRH. The move allows the Ahmedabad-born player to return to his home state.
Patel's stint with SRH saw him take 16 wickets in 13 matches during the 2025 season with an economy rate of 9.80. However, his opportunities decreased in 2026, where he played only five matches and went wicketless with an economy rate of 10.82.
SRH has been reshaping its pace attack by acquiring T. Natarajan from Delhi Capitals, and Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis from Chennai Super Kings. The franchise reportedly used uncapped pacers Sakib Hussain and Praful Hinge during the 2026 season.
A two-time Purple Cap winner, Patel claimed 32 wickets for RCB in 2021 and 24 wickets for Punjab Kings in 2024. At GT, he is expected to join a bowling group that includes Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna and Jason Holder.
The trading window continues until December 9, one week before the IPL auction on December 16. The retention deadline is set for November 17.