IPL 2027: Which team will benefit more from Hardik Pandya-Arshdeep Singh trade?
Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya have swapped teams at INR 18 crore each.
Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have completed a big player swap ahead of IPL 2027. Hardik Pandya will join Punjab Kings, while Arshdeep Singh will move to Mumbai Indians. Both teams have exchanged important players, but the deal could help them in different ways.
Hardik will end his second stint with Mumbai Indians, a team which he won four IPL titles. Arshdeep, meanwhile, will leave Punjab Kings after playing for the team for eight seasons. He made his IPL debut for PBKS in 2019 and became their leading wicket-taker.
The IPL confirmed the trade on November 11. Hardik will now earn Rs 18 crore at Punjab Kings, compared to his previous fee of Rs 16.35 crore. Arshdeep will also earn Rs 18 crore at Mumbai Indians, the same amount he received at PBKS.
Arshdeep Singh can make Mumbai Indians’ bowling stronger
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Mumbai Indians have added an experienced Indian left-arm fast bowler to their team. Arshdeep Singh can swing the ball in the powerplay and also bowl in the final overs. This will give MI another good option alongside Jasprit Bumrah.
Arshdeep has taken 111 wickets in 96 IPL matches, all for Punjab Kings. He is also the team’s highest wicket-taker in the tournament. He took 21 wickets in IPL 2025 and followed it with 14 wickets in the 2026 season.
His partnership with Bumrah could make Mumbai’s fast-bowling attack stronger. Both bowlers have experience of handling pressure and can play important roles for the team.
Hardik Pandya can give Punjab Kings more balance
Punjab Kings have signed an experienced all-rounder who can help the team with both bat and ball. Hardik Pandya has played 162 IPL matches, scoring 2,955 runs and taking 82 wickets.
He has won five IPL titles in his career, including four with Mumbai Indians and one with Gujarat Titans. He also led Gujarat to the IPL title in 2022 and the final in 2023.
His arrival can give Punjab more options in the middle order and another bowling choice. Hardik also has captaincy experience with MI and GT, which could be useful for the team.
Both Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings can benefit from the trade
Both teams have gained something important from this deal. Mumbai Indians have added a left-arm fast bowler who can support Bumrah, while Punjab Kings have signed an all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball.
Arshdeep can help Mumbai improve their bowling, while Hardik can give Punjab more strength and experience in their squad. Both players have already proved themselves in the IPL and will look to do well for their new teams.
What is Hardik Pandya’s IPL 2027 salary at Punjab Kings?
Hardik will earn Rs 18 crore at Punjab Kings, up from Rs 16.35 crore.
What is Arshdeep Singh’s IPL 2027 salary at Mumbai Indians?
Arshdeep will earn Rs 18 crore, the same amount he received at Punjab Kings.
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