IPL 2027 Trade: Harshal Patel Set For Gujarat Titans Homecoming In ₹4 Crore Deal

Gujarat Titans are set to bolster their bowling lineup for the upcoming IPL 2027 season by acquiring the services of seasoned Indian pacer Harshal Patel, according to reports from ESPNcricinfo. Sunrisers Hyderabad have reportedly reached a financial agreement to transfer the two-time Purple Cap winner to Gujarat Titans, with a transfer fee of ₹4 crore. This move will not only strengthen Sunrisers Hyderabad's pace attack but also enable Harshal to represent his native state of Gujarat in the IPL.

Sunrisers Hyderabad had paid ₹8 crore to acquire Harshal in the 2025 mega auction, making this trade half the price they initially paid for the pacer. Once the deal is finalized, ₹4 crore will be deducted from Gujarat Titans' auction budget. If completed, Harshal will join his fifth IPL franchise, having previously represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings.

The experienced pacer, who is set to celebrate his 36th birthday later this month, will join a pace attack that already features Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Jason Holder. This transfer also provides Harshal with the opportunity to play for his home team, as he is from Ahmedabad and represents Gujarat in domestic cricket.