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The much-discussed Hardik Pandya-Arshdeep Singh trade moved towards completion on Tuesday, November 10, ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 auction. Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings have agreed on a direct player exchange, with the India all-rounder joining PBKS and the left-arm pacer moving to MI.
The development marks a major change for both franchises before the IPL 2027 mini-auction. Notably, before the official announcement by the IPL Governing Council, several media houses and Arshdeep Singh's father himself had confirmed the blockbuster trade.
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Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh swap confirmed as MI-PBKS complete blockbuster trade
The Hardik Pandya-Arshdeep Singh trade is a straightforward one-to-one player exchange between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings. Hardik is set to leave MI for PBKS, while Arshdeep will begin a new chapter with the five-time IPL champions.
The move is significant because it involves two established India internationals who have been important members of their respective franchises. Hardik has been associated with Mumbai for several seasons, while Arshdeep has represented Punjab since making his IPL debut in 2019.
Both players had consented to the move, and the franchises had exchanged Expressions of Interest as part of the prescribed process. Also, there was no third player involved. Earlier discussions had reportedly included the possibility of additional names, including wicketkeeper Vishnu Vinod, but he is not part of the final exchange.
The deal offers different benefits to both teams. Mumbai will add an Indian left-arm fast bowler who can operate with the new ball and at the death, forming a formidable combination with Jasprit Bumrah. Punjab, meanwhile, will acquire an experienced seam-bowling all-rounder who can contribute in both departments. Hardik is set to play under Shreyas Iyer rather than taking over the captaincy.
Also, the salaries of both Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh will be INR 18 crore.
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Hardik Pandya's journey in IPL: Career stats, numbers and salary
Hardik Pandya made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians in 2015 and spent his first seven seasons with the franchise. He then joined Gujarat Titans in 2022, captaining the side to the title in their debut campaign. After another season with GT, he returned to Mumbai in 2024 as captain.
He has played 162 IPL matches, scoring 2,955 runs at an average of 27.87 and a strike rate of 146.28. He has also claimed 82 wickets in 116 bowling innings, with best figures of 5/36.
His salary rose from ₹10 lakh in his early seasons at MI to ₹15 crore at Gujarat Titans. He earned ₹15 crore in 2023 and 2024, before his MI salary increased to ₹16.35 crore for 2025 and 2026.
Arshdeep Singh's journey in IPL: Career stats, numbers and salary
Arshdeep began his IPL career with Punjab in 2019 and remained with the franchise throughout his first eight seasons. He has featured in 96 matches, taking 111 wickets at an average of 28.02 and an economy rate of 9.18.
His best IPL figures are 5/32. The left-arm pacer enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2021, taking 18 wickets, and followed it with 10 wickets in 2022, 17 in 2023 and 19 in 2024. He claimed 21 wickets in 2025.
Arshdeep's IPL salary climbed from ₹20 lakh in 2019 to ₹4 crore in 2022. Then, Punjab bought him for ₹18 crore for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
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