The IPL Trade Window 2026 closes on November 15, which is approaching quickly. Franchises are working overtime to finalise their retention lists before the deadline. Several big names could swap teams through the IPL Trade Window 2026. The players exchange talks involve captains and star performers from different teams.
Top 5 Players Exchange Possibilities for IPL 2026
Sanju Samson to DC
This is the biggest players exchange rumour going around. Delhi Capitals want RR captain badly and have offered Tristan Stubbs in a swap. Samson played only 9 matches in IPL 2025 with 285 runs. CSK tried getting him too but RR wanted Jadeja or Gaikwad. Chennai said no to that ridiculous demand straightaway obviously. The Samson-Stubbs swap could happen before IPL 2026 starts.
KL Rahul to KKR
Kolkata desperately wants Rahul from the Delhi Capitals for IPL 2026. But KKR doesn’t have anyone DC wants in their squad. Rinku Singh and Raghuvanshi are too precious to let go. Russell and Narine have served KKR for years loyally already now. Venkatesh Iyer flopped last season so DC won’t take him.
Kuldeep Yadav to SRH
Pat Cummins wants Kuldeep to strengthen SRH’s spin attack. DC retained him for ₹13.25 crore showing massive faith though. Kuldeep took 15 wickets in IPL 2025 impressively for them. This trade looks impossible unless something dramatic changes suddenly.
Washington Sundar to CSK
CSK wants their hometown boy back from the Gujarat Titans. The trade is valued at ₹3.2 crore matching his current salary. Sundar scored 133 runs and grabbed 2 wickets at GT. CSK believes he’ll perform way better playing at home for them. Shivam Dube or Sam Curran might go to GT in exchange. But GT coach Ashish Nehra denied that. This trade has not been happening recently. Let’s see what the future holds for this trading news.
Fazalhaq Farooqi
The Afghan pacer took zero wickets in 5 matches shockingly. His 10.00 economy rate was absolutely terrible for RR. Having Jofra Archer in the squad, there is a possibility that RR might release him from the team.
Some deals look almost done while others remain stuck currently. The IPL Trade Window 2026 buzz has got everyone excited about changes.
