Cameron Green was traded from the Mumbai Indians to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the IPL 2024. He cost RCB INR 17.5 crore. Mumbai had to let the Australia international go to make room for the returning Hardik Pandya.
Hardik Pandya stands second on the list of the 5 most expensive trade deals in IPL history. Ahead of IPL 2024, he moved from Gujarat Titans to Mumbai Indians. Though the transfer details were kept secret, Mumbai had to make a massive room of INR 15 crore for the Indian all-rounder. That's why they released Cameron Green.
Shardul Thakur stands third on the list of the 5 most expensive trade deals in IPL history. Ahead of the IPL 2025 season, Kolkata Knight Riders traded the India all-rounder for INR 10.75 crore from Delhi Capitals. It was the most expensive deal before Green broke it next year.
Avesh Khan's move from Lucknow Super Giants to Rajasthan Royals stands fourth on the list of the 5 most expensive trade deals in IPL history. It was a surprising move, given that Avesh performed well for the LSG. He was traded for INR 10 crore.
In the same window, when Kolkata Knight Riders signed Shardul, they also got themselves New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson, who stands fifth on the list of the 5 most expensive trade deals in IPL history. He was traded from Gujarat Titans to KKR for INR 10 crore.He was traded from Gujarat Titans to KKR for INR 10 crore.