Last Updated: November 5, 2026 08:10 PM
Every IPL team wants a stronger squad before the next season begins. Some teams chose to swap players instead of waiting for the auction. Here is a simple guide to what has happened so far.
Dates Every Fan Should Know
The BCCI first set November 15 as the deadline for retained and released players. The board later extended the IPL 2027 retention deadline to November 17, 2026.
The mini-auction will then take place on December 16, 2026 for all teams. All ten franchises use the trade window to fix weaknesses before that date.
The Biggest Swap of the Window
Rishabh Pant has returned to his former team Delhi Capitals. Kuldeep Yadav moved from Delhi to Lucknow Super Giants in this trade deal.
Both players switched teams as part of the same agreement. This is one of the biggest trades before IPL 2027.
IPL 2027 – Player Trade Updates
| No. | Player | From Team | To Team | Trade Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rishabh Pant | LSG | DC | ₹15 crore |
| 2 | Kuldeep Yadav | DC | LSG | ₹13.5 crore |
| 3 | T. Natarajan | DC | SRH | ₹5 crore |
| 4 | Zeeshan Ansari | SRH | DC | ₹40 lakh |
| 5 | Liam Livingstone | SRH | CSK | ₹6 crore |
| 6 | Jack Edwards | SRH | CSK | ₹3 crore |
| 7 | Khaleel Ahmed | CSK | SRH | ₹4.8 crore |
| 8 | Nathan Ellis | CSK | SRH | ₹2 crore |
Sunrisers Hyderabad Lead the Activity
Sunrisers Hyderabad have been the most active team in the trade window. They brought back T. Natarajan from Delhi Capitals and sent Zeeshan Ansari in return.
They also traded Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards to Chennai Super Kings. Chennai sent Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis to Hyderabad in the same four-player exchange. In total, Hyderabad completed three incoming and three outgoing player movements.
What These Moves Mean
Eight player transfers are now complete ahead of the mini-auction. Each deal shows how teams use the window to fix gaps. Reports show salary-cap values not the extra trade fees, which remain undisclosed.
The next season will be the 20th edition of the IPL, which began in 2008. Check back as the IPL 2027 retention deadline brings more news.
More trades before IPL 2027 may follow as teams finalise their lists. Follow our coverage of trades before IPL 2027 for every official update.
