IPL Trade: Harshal Patel set for SRH to GT switch in all-cash deal

Mumbai Two-time Indian Premier League Purple Cap winner Harshal Patel is set to join Gujarat Titans from Sunrisers Hyderabad in an all-cash trade ahead of the retention deadline on November 17. The Hindu understands that the 35-year-old pacer, whose expertise in the death overs has made him a sought-after commodity in the IPL, will move to the Ahmedabad-based franchise for ₹4 crore — half the price SRH paid to acquire him at the IPL 2025 auction. Harshal’s stint with SRH failed to take off as expected.

After a moderate 2025 season, the franchise relied heavily on uncapped Indian pacers Sakib Hussain and Praful Hinge during IPL 2026, leaving the experienced campaigner with just five appearances. SRH has also been busy reshaping its pace attack ahead of the next season. It has brought in Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis from Chennai Super Kings, besides acquiring T.

Natarajan from Delhi Capitals. With the franchise adding considerable depth to its pace bowling resources, Harshal has seemingly been deemed surplus to requirements.