IPL Trades: Top 5 best trades of Indian Premier League history

As the high-voltage trades of IPL 2024 have come to an end with the release of the retention list, fans were left shocked by some decisions. Despite huge speculations about Hardik Pandya’s homecoming, the Gujarat Titans have retained their skipper. However, the Mumbai Indians have parted ways with Jofra Archer ahead of the auctions. Meanwhile, the trading kings Mumbai Indians failed to steal the deal ahead of retention, but the trade window is still open for them. So, before the players auction, here are the top 5 trades ever made in Indian Premier League history.

#5. Shardul Thakur to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Shardul Thakur (Source: Twitter)

In a significant move before the IPL 2023 auction, Indian pace-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur was traded from the Delhi Capitals (DC) to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a substantial sum of 10.75 crore INR. The transaction marked a return to KKR for Thakur, as he was acquired by Delhi Capitals for the same amount during the 2022 auction. The trade highlights the dynamic nature of player movements in the IPL. It added a notable player to the Kolkata Knight Riders roster for that upcoming season.

#4. Trent Boult to the Mumbai Indians (MI)

Quinton de Kock (Source: Twitter)

In a significant move during the IPL 2020 season, Trent Boult, the skilled New Zealand left-arm fast bowler, was traded from the Delhi Capitals (DC) to the Mumbai Indians (MI). This strategic trade proved to be a game-changer, with Boult playing a vital role in the Mumbai Indians’ triumph in the 2020 IPL, notably excelling in the final.

He not only earned the Man of the Match title but was also crowned Player of the Season. Boult’s remarkable performance included securing 25 wickets throughout the tournament. This enabled him to secure the third-highest wicket-taker position in the tournament.

#3. KL Rahul to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

KL Rahul (Source: Twitter)

Ahead of the 2016 IPL players auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore acquired KL Rahul. Rahul, who made his debut for RCB in 2013, was transferred from Sunrisers Hyderabad to RCB during the trade window. He was joined by Parvez Rasool in the all-cash-player trade.

#2. Shikhar Dhawan to Delhi Capitals (DC)

Shikhar Dhawan (Source: Twitter)

In a significant move during the IPL 2019 season, Shikhar Dhawan, the dynamic opening batsman, made a triumphant return to the Delhi Capitals (DC) from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) through a trade deal involving players Vijay Shankar, Shahbaz Nadeem, and Abhishek Sharma. This strategic trade proved highly fruitful for DC, as Dhawan showcased his batting prowess by amassing an impressive 1695 runs over three seasons with the Capitals.

#1. Quinton de Kock to Mumbai Indians (MI)

Quinton de Kock (Source: Twitter)

In a significant move, South African wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock traded from Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to Mumbai Indians (MI) at his auction price of INR 2.8 crore. De Kock’s return to Mumbai marks a crucial acquisition for the team. This is because his dual role as a proficient wicketkeeper and a reliable batsman. His past stint with the Mumbai Indians saw him amass an impressive 1329 runs over three years. During IPL 2022, he secured a move to the Lucknow Super Giants. The trade brings him back to the MI fold, adding experience and batting prowess to their lineup.

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