IPL Classics: Relive The Top Trades In IPL History

Indian Premier League is a hot topic in the Indian circuit even when the off-season is going on, you'll find the young chaps discussing the possible permutations and combinations of their respective teams in the upcoming auctions, from tense bidding wars to some highly anticipated trades, IPL is not just a 2-month tournament, but an entire of cinema the face of Indian Cricket that keeps people invested throughout the year.

IPL has seen many historical trades that have ensured that the complexion of the tournament changes completely, today we will discuss about 5 such trades that changed the teams' fortunes.

Top Trades In IPL History

1. Hardik Pandya (Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians)

A hotly debated trade deal and the most expensive one, Hardik Pandya moving to Mumbai Indians started to make rounds ever since the 2023 ODI World Cup began in India, after 3 unsuccessful seasons for Rohit Sharma as captain. Pandya was traded from GT to MI in an all-cash deal of 15cr, this deal had its own set of controversies. Becoming the first top trades in IPL history.

2. Cameron Green (Mumbai Indians to Royal Challengers Bengaluru)

Another historic trade deal which took place ahead of this year's IPL. This deal was majorly done because of Hardik Pandya's trade to MI on a prize of 15cr, Mumbai had Cameron Green for 18cr and needed a big purse for the trade as well to save something for the auctions. This trade got RCB the services of Cameron Green but reduced their purse from 40cr to 25cr ahead of the mini auctions last year. Becoming the second top trades in IPL history.

3. Trent Boult (Delhi Capitals to Mumbai Indians)

This trade took place between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians ahead of the auctions for the IPL season in 2020. Delhi Capitals traded Trent Boult in an all-cash deal of 3.2cr to Mumbai Indians. The Trade proved costly for Delhi as Trent Boult wreaked havoc against them in all 4 games these two sides played in the 2020 season including the finals. Becoming the third top trades in IPL history.

4. Ravichandran Ashwin (Punjab Kings to Delhi Capitals)

Ravi Ashwin was the captain of the Kings X1 Punjab (Now Punjab Kings) till 2019, he was traded in exchange for Jagadeesha Suchith a left spinner along with some cash. Ashwin's inclusion proved a great trade for Delhi as the experienced offie played a big role in scalping wickets in the powerplay and middle overs for DC along with Axar Patel. Thus becoming the fourth top trades in the list of IPL.

5. Quinton De Kock (Royal Challengers Bengaluru to Mumbai Indians)

This trade took place between RCB and MI after the end of IPL 2018, where Quinton De Kock was traded from RCB to MI in a cash deal of 1.9cr. Becoming the fifth top trades in IPL history.