Indian Premier League (IPL) trade windows provide franchises with a strategic opportunity to strengthen their squads through cash or player exchanges. Over the years, several blockbuster trades have made headlines.

Ahead of IPL 2020, Punjab Kings traded off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to Delhi Capitals in a ₹7.6 crore deal. Ashwin had served as Punjab’s captain for two seasons before the team decided to part ways with him. The trade gave Delhi a solid option in the spin department.

New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson was traded by Gujarat Titans to Kolkata Knight Riders before IPL 2023 for ₹10 crore.

As part of the same transaction, Gujarat also transferred Afghan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz to KKR in a player-swap move. Ferguson had previously impressed with his pace and death bowling.

Delhi Capitals traded Shardul Thakur to Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2023 for ₹10.75 crore, matching the amount Delhi had paid for him in the 2022 auction. Shardul featured in 11 matches that season, scoring 113 runs and picking up 7 wickets. The trade aimed to bolster KKR’s all-round depth.

Mumbai Indians made a sensational move by bringing back Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans in a ₹15 crore cash deal.

Hardik, who captained Gujarat to their maiden title in 2022, returned to his original franchise in one of the most headline-grabbing transfers in IPL history.

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive player in an IPL trade when Mumbai Indians transferred him to Royal Challengers Bangalore for ₹17.5 crore ahead of IPL 2024. The high-value trade allowed MI to manage their purse better while RCB gained a top-tier all-round option.

Hardik, who captained Gujarat to their maiden title in 2022, returned to his original franchise in one of the most headline-grabbing transfers in IPL history.

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive player in an IPL trade when Mumbai Indians transferred him to Royal Challengers Bangalore for ₹17.5 crore ahead of IPL 2024. The high-value trade allowed MI to manage their purse better while RCB gained a top-tier all-round option.