It is almost confirmed that all-rounder Hardik Pandya is moving from Mumbai Indians (MI) to Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Arshdeep Singh is moving from PBKS to MI in a massive trade ahead of the IPL 2027 tournament. Multiple reports have confirmed that both players have consented to the trade, and only the BCCI needs to sign off on the trade.
Hardik Pandya coming to Punjab Kings is a big plus for the franchise, which struggled in IPL 2026 despite having a good start, winning the first six out of their first seven games. However, Hardik Pandya is likely to play under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, but today, we take a look at 3 reasons why Hardik Pandya’s move to PBKS is a good one.
Here are the 3 reasons why Hardik Pandya moving to PBKS is a good trade for IPL 2027:
3. Strengthens PBKS middle-order and pace bowling unit
Punjab Kings have a very good top order of Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, and Shreyas Iyer but have struggled in the middle order. Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, and Marcus Stoinis failed to provide the required firepower in IPL 2026. With Hardik Pandya’s addition to PBKS, they get a big hitter in the lower order. Pandya also adds to PBKS’s fast bowling unit, bringing in his experience to guide young seamers.
2. Massive commercial and star value
Hardik Pandya has massive star value and is a huge commercial star and is likely to overshadow captain Shreyas Iyer when he joins PBKS for IPL 2027. His association with PBKS will bring massive fandom to the franchise and is likely to soar the popularity of the franchise as well. In addition, his presence will draw more sponsorship and advertising, making the business prospects of PBKS even stronger. For a team trying to build themselves up into a big IPL force, signing someone of Hardik’s calibre would definitely send out a strong message.
1. Brings in big-hitting abilities in pressure situations
Hardik Pandya is a match-winner with the bat as a finisher. Changing the course of the match with the bat is one of Hardik’s biggest strengths, and his explosive batting in high-pressure situations could be a massive advantage for the PBKS franchise. No matter whether it involves hitting a tough target or scoring an impressive number of runs, Hardik can provide his side with the much-needed runs when they need him the most. This is because of his experience batting at the end of the innings and playing against good bowlers.
