Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC) have officially finalized the first major player trade ahead of the IPL 2027 season, with Indian left-arm seamer T Natarajan heading back to Hyderabad and young leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari moving to Delhi.
Natarajan, while Delhi Capitals (DC) will add leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari to their squad following a player trade between the two franchises,” the IPL said in a statement on Wednesday. “Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will welcome back T. Fresh off strong domestic performances in the Ranji Trophy and UP T20 League, Ansari adds crucial domestic wrist-spin depth to the Capitals’ setup as they reshape their bowling blueprint
Moving the other way is 26-year-old Uttar Pradesh leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari, who joins Delhi Capitals at his existing league fee of Rs 40 lakh. Ansari debuted in IPL 2025 for SRH, making an immediate impression by grabbing three wickets on debut against Delhi Capitals. Across 10 appearances in the tournament, Ansari accounted for six wickets, showing promising control and flight.
