Gujarat Titans are reportedly in talks with Delhi Capitals over a trade for pacer Prasidh Krishna ahead of the IPL 2027 auction. The 2025 Purple Cap winner has 90 IPL wickets in 78 matches. This analysis reviews his numbers and the context behind the potential move.
Trade Talks: What the Report Says
According to Revsportz journalist Rohit Juglan, the Gujarat Titans are currently negotiating with the Delhi Capitals over a possible trade involving Prasidh Krishna. The Titans appear to want to either release or trade the fast bowler, with a trade seen as the more likely outcome given the timing.
Days earlier, Delhi Capitals reportedly signalled willingness to trade middle-order batter Ashutosh Sharma in exchange for a fast bowler. The Capitals were also said to be in discussions with the Titans and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) over a potential deal.
Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|
| Player | Prasidh Krishna (right-arm fast) |
| Current franchise | Gujarat Titans |
| Reported destination | Delhi Capitals |
| Reported trade asset | Ashutosh Sharma (Delhi Capitals) |
| Target season | IPL 2027 |
Prasidh Krishna's Time at Gujarat Titans
Krishna has been part of the Titans squad since the 2025 season. Across two seasons with the franchise, he has taken 41 wickets in 27 innings, an average of roughly 1.52 wickets per innings.
His 2025 campaign stands out. He claimed 25 wickets at a bowling average of 19.52 and won the Purple Cap, which is well below his career average of 28.86.
Gujarat Titans Performance Snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|
| Innings for Titans (2025-2026) | 27 |
| Wickets for Titans | 41 |
| Wickets per innings | 1.52 |
| IPL 2025 wickets | 25 |
| IPL 2025 bowling average | 19.52 |
| IPL 2025 award | Purple Cap |
Using the reported figures, Krishna took roughly 16 wickets in IPL 2026, compared with 25 in IPL 2025. That suggests a dip in output, though the exact season split is derived rather than separately reported.
Career Trajectory Across Franchises
Krishna debuted in the IPL in 2018 with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and spent four seasons there. He moved to Rajasthan Royals in 2022 before missing the 2023 and 2024 editions.
He returned with Gujarat Titans in 2025, and the comeback produced the best returns of his career. A move to Delhi Capitals would make him a player for a fourth franchise.
Franchise Timeline
| Period | Franchise | Note |
|---|
| 2018-2021 | Kolkata Knight Riders | IPL debut in 2018, four seasons |
| 2022 | Rajasthan Royals | Joined ahead of the season |
| 2023-2024 | None | Missed both editions |
| 2025-2026 | Gujarat Titans | Purple Cap winner in 2025 |
Career IPL Record in Context
Krishna has played 78 IPL matches over seven seasons, taking 90 wickets at an average of 28.86 with an economy just under nine runs per over. That equates to about 1.15 wickets per match across his career.
His Titans record of 1.52 wickets per innings is meaningfully higher than that career rate. Part of the difference reflects sample size and the fact that his Titans returns were produced after a two-year break.
Career vs Titans Comparison
| Metric | Career IPL | Gujarat Titans |
|---|
| Matches/Innings | 78 matches | 27 innings |
| Wickets | 90 | 41 |
| Wickets per match/innings | 1.15 | 1.52 |
| Economy | Just under 9.00 | Not specified |
| Bowling average | 28.86 | 19.52 (IPL 2025) |
Note that the Titans bowling average of 19.52 applies to the 2025 season only, as a combined two-season average was not reported.
What the Move Could Mean for Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals are reportedly seeking a fast bowler and are open to parting with Ashutosh Sharma, a hard-hitting middle-order batter. A deal would shift their balance toward pace bowling depth and away from a finishing option.
Krishna's economy rate just under nine is typical of a modern IPL pace bowler, but his wicket-taking record gives him strike value. His 2025 average of 19.52 shows what he can deliver when conditions and role align.
Outlook Ahead of IPL 2027
The trade remains unconfirmed and depends on negotiations between the franchises. If it materialises, it would be finalised before the IPL 2027 auction, and the outcome will shape both squads' composition.
Analysts will watch whether Krishna can sustain wicket-taking returns closer to his 2025 level than to his overall career average of 28.86.