Delhi Capitals (DC) are in active discussions with Gujarat Titans (GT) to sign Indian fast bowler Prasidh Krishna through a player trade ahead of the IPL 2027 season, as per journalist. The talks involve a potential swap with explosive batter Ashutosh Sharma, who has emerged as a target for the Titans.
Gujarat contacted Delhi several months ago regarding Ashutosh. However, the Capitals' new management and coaching staff have revived the discussions, exploring the possibility of bringing Prasidh into their squad. Both franchises have until the mid-November trade and retention deadline to finalize any deal.
Delhi Capitals Eye Prasidh Krishna to Strengthen Pace Attack
Delhi Capitals need more domestic pace-bowling options after trading left-arm seamer T Natarajan to Sunrisers Hyderabad. They also face uncertainty over the availability of overseas fast bowler Mitchell Starc for the upcoming season.
Prasidh Krishna could help address those concerns, having won the Purple Cap with Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025. The Capitals appear willing to part ways with Ashutosh to secure an established Indian fast bowler.
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Ashutosh enjoyed an impressive campaign last season, scoring 171 runs at a strike rate of over 180. However, Delhi's new management reportedly views the need to strengthen its bowling attack as a bigger priority than retaining the explosive middle-order batter.
Gujarat Titans Target Ashutosh Sharma to Fix Finishing Woes
Gujarat Titans, meanwhile, are looking to add more firepower to their lower-middle order. Their top three, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler, have provided a strong foundation, but the team struggled to accelerate consistently during the death overs last season.
The combination of Rahul Tewatia and Shahrukh Khan also failed to deliver consistent finishing performances. The Titans are reportedly considering releasing Shahrukh and see Ashutosh as a potential replacement who could strengthen their batting in the closing stages of an innings.
Gujarat also have several fast-bowling options, giving them the flexibility to consider trading Prasidh. Their pace attack includes Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Kulwant Khejroliya, and Ishant Sharma.
Prasidh Krishna's IPL Record: 90 Wickets in 78 Matches
Gujarat Titans acquired Prasidh for ₹9.5 crore ahead of the 2025 mega auction, and he made an immediate impact. The right-arm pacer won the Purple Cap in his first season with the franchise, taking 25 wickets in 15 matches at an average of 19.52 and an economy rate of 8.27.
He remained one of Gujarat's key wicket-taking options in IPL 2026. Prasidh finished with 16 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 25.44 and an economy rate of 10.44, with his best figures of 4/28 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Prasidh Krishna made his IPL debut in 2018 and has represented three franchises. He played for Kolkata Knight Riders from 2018 to 2021 before joining Rajasthan Royals in 2022.
After missing the 2023 and 2024 seasons due to injuries, he returned with Gujarat in 2025. Across 78 IPL matches, the fast bowler has taken 90 wickets at an average of 28.87 and an economy rate of 8.99.
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