As the trade market is heating up, a latest report suggests that Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants are likely to engage in a mega trade ahead of the IPL 2027 auction. Five-time IPL champions, Chennai
Super Kings, and SunRisers Hyderabad kicked off the trades and deals by engaging in a four-player deal that sent bowlers Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis to Hyderabad while Liam Livingstone and Jack Edwards moved to the opposite side.
Moreover, Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya is one hot name as the IPL 2027 retention deadline approaches. It is to be seen if the Indians retain the star all-rounder or let him go as a part of a blockbuster deal. While rumours keep floating all over the internet, a new report suggests that the inaugural season champions, Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are discussing a trade that could involve three or four players.
🚨 BIG TRADE COMING: RAJASTHAN ROYALS × LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS ⏳
– RR and LSG are discussing a trade that could involve 3 to 4 players. [Cricbuzz]
RR management keen to get a pacer who had a successful stint with LSG last season. https://t.co/t1jsM4NlvK
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 6, 2026
RR to acquire successful LSG player ahead of IPL 2027 season- Reports
As per Cricbuzz, the RR management is interested in acquiring the services of a pacer who has enjoyed a successful stint with the Lucknow-based franchise last season. However, a spinner from Lucknow could also be a part of the deal that is being discussed between the two teams. As of now, the names of players that could get involved have been kept under wraps. Since they have had a poor batting display last season, the franchise is willing to let go of one of their bowlers.
It means, they would be interested in signing a batter from the Jaipur-based franchise, considering they have many batters and all-rounders at their disposal. The franchise is also understood to be inclined in sparing one or two of them- either a batter and an all-rounder or one of the two. The final touches of the deal are being given to the trade, and more details are awaited.
