IPL 2027 trade: T. Natarajan returns to Sunrisers Hyderabad as Zeeshan Ansari moves to Delhi Capitals

The IPL 2027 trade window has seen T. Natarajan return to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), while leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari moves to Delhi Capitals (DC). The two franchises have agreed to exchange the bowlers ahead of the next season, giving both teams a chance to strengthen their bowling attacks.

Natarajan returns SRH IPL 2027 move brings the left-arm pacer back to the franchise, where he enjoyed some of his best IPL seasons. He will join SRH at a revised fee of ₹5 crore after Delhi Capitals bought him for ₹10.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction. Meanwhile, Ansari will join DC at his existing fee of ₹40 lakh.

The trade gives the Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2027 squad an experienced Indian fast bowler and adds a young leg-spinner to Delhi's bowling options. Natarajan previously played for SRH from 2020 to 2024, while Ansari represented Hyderabad in 10 matches during IPL 2025. Both teams will now look to make the most of the move in IPL 2027.

T. Natarajan back to SRH: What he brings to their IPL 2027 squad

Natarajan SRH IPL 2027 move marks his return to the franchise after two seasons with Delhi Capitals. He played for SRH from 2020 to 2024 and became known for accurate yorkers and bowling the final overs. His experience could help Hyderabad manage pressure situations during the upcoming season. 

His best season was 2024, when he took 19 wickets in 14 matches, finished as SRH’s leading wicket-taker and helped the team reach the final. Natarajan also has experience with Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, having taken 72 wickets in 73 IPL matches according to the career figures provided.

His return gives SRH an experienced left-arm option who already understands the team's setup. At a revised fee of ₹5 crore, the franchisee hopes he can deliver important overs with the new ball and at the death. This SRH IPL 2027 squad update could prove useful as Hyderabad plans its bowling combination for the next season.

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Zeeshan Ansari traded to Delhi Capitals: What the move means for DC's IPL 2027 bowling attack

The Zeeshan Ansari Delhi Capitals move gives DC another spin option for IPL 2027. The leg-spinner played 10 matches for SRH in IPL 2025 and took six wickets. His best figures were 3/42, which came during his debut season against Delhi Capitals.

Ansari will join the Delhi franchise at his existing fee of ₹40 lakh. His leg-spin could add variety to the attack and give the team another option alongside its other bowlers. The move gives Ansari a chance at a bigger role after his first IPL season.

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The Delhi Capitals IPL 2027 trade gives both players a fresh start ahead of the next campaign. Natarajan returns to a familiar team, while Ansari gets the chance to develop with DC. As part of the wider IPL 2027 player trades, this deal adds a new dimension to both teams' bowling plans. Fans will now wait to see how the two bowlers perform for their new teams.