Top 8 Mega Trade deals in IPL history as Sanju Samson eyes RR exit, one is worth Rs 170000000

Written By: Ankit Kumar | Updated: Aug 10, 2025, 8:00 AM

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Did you know one of IPL’s top 8 mega trade deals was worth ₹17 crore, and now Sanju Samson might also be on his way out of RR?

Sanju Samsons Possible RR Exit — Sanju Samson's Possible RR Exit

Rajasthan Royals captain and star wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson has made a formal request to the franchise to be traded or released ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. The 30-year-old from Kerala is interested in moving to Chennai Super Kings. This will not be the first time a player has moved to another team through a trade deal. Earlier also, many big players have changed teams through trade deals and have performed brilliantly. Let's learn about the 8 biggest trade deals in IPL history.

Hardik Pandya – Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians — Hardik Pandya – Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians

Hardik Pandya was traded from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians in a deal worth ₹15 crore ahead of the IPL 2024 auction. He was also made the captain of the team for IPL 2024.

Cameron Green - Rs 17.5 crore — Cameron Green - Rs 17.5 crore

Australian all-rounder was bought for Rs 17.5 crore by Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023 auction. He has since then been traded to Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Ravichandran Ashwin — Ravichandran Ashwin

The legendary spinner may be entering the final phase of his career, but could be an smart spin option.

Shikhar Dhawan – Sunrisers Hyderabad to Delhi DaredevilsAshwin and Shikhar Dhawan — Shikhar Dhawan – Sunrisers Hyderabad to Delhi DaredevilsAshwin and Shikhar Dhawan

Ahead of IPL 2019, SRH traded Shikhar Dhawan to Delhi Daredevils. In return, they received Vijay Shankar, Shahbaz Nadeem, and Abhishek Sharma.

Harshal Patel – Delhi Capitals to RCB — Harshal Patel – Delhi Capitals to RCB

Ahead of IPL 2021, RCB traded Harshal Patel from Delhi Capitals for ₹20 lakh. Harshal won the Purple Cap in the same season by taking 32 wickets.

Ajinkya Rahane – Rajasthan Royals to Delhi Capitals — Ajinkya Rahane – Rajasthan Royals to Delhi Capitals

Ahead of IPL 2020, Delhi Capitals signed Rajasthan Royals captain Ajinkya Rahane. In return, Rahul Tewatia and Mayank Markande were sent to Rajasthan.

Trent Boult – Delhi Capitals to Mumbai Indians — Trent Boult – Delhi Capitals to Mumbai Indians

Ahead of IPL 2020, Mumbai Indians traded New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult from Delhi Capitals for ₹2.2 crore. That season, he took 25 wickets in 15 matches to help MI win the title.

Robin Uthappa – Rajasthan Royals to CSK — Robin Uthappa – Rajasthan Royals to CSK

Ahead of IPL 2021, CSK traded Robin Uthappa from Rajasthan Royals. He helped CSK win the title in 2021 by scoring 115 runs in 4 matches.

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