The IPL has witnessed some of the most shocking and memorable trades that have significantly impacted team compositions and tournament dynamics.
Here are the 5 most shocking trades happened in IPL history-
5. Zaheer Khan:
Among these, the swap involving Zaheer Khan stands out as a notable event. Zaheer, who played for RCB initially swaped to MI, he was traded for Robin Uthappa without any cash involved. During his stint with MI in 2010-11, Zaheer played 30 matches, taking 29 wickets at an impressive average of 27.4, helping MI climb the points table.
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4. KL Rahul:
Another surprising trade was the release and auction of KL Rahul. RCB released Rahul, who was then bought by PBKS in 2018 for 11 crore. Rahul’s performance peaked in 2020 when he scored 670 runs and claimed the orange cap. His journey highlights how team decisions can unexpectedly shape a player’s career.
3. Abhishek Sharma:
The trade involving Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2019 also drew attention. Hyderabad traded Shikhar Dhawan to Delhi in exchange for Vijay Shankar, Shahbaz Nadeem, and Abhishek Sharma.
Many fans and experts felt Hyderabad did not receive a fair return for Dhawan’s caliber. Nonetheless, Abhishek Sharma has made his mark with 1,753 runs in 73 matches for SRH.
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2. Hardik Pandya:
In 2023, Hardik Pandya’s all-cash trade to MI from Gujarat Titans shocked many fans. MI paid ₹15 crore for Pandya, who returned to his former team. In IPL 2024, he led the batting lineup with around 280 runs and took nearly four wickets, although MI fell short in the playoffs.
1. Cameron Green:
Additionally, Cameron Green’s all-cash trade from RCB to MI for ₹17.5 crore in 2023 was significant. Green became RCB’s key all-rounder in 2024, scoring 255 runs and taking 10 wickets before an injury cut his season short.