The Story of Gujarat's 'Pandavas': The Game Changers Behind Team India's Historic Oval Test Win

India’s thrilling 6-run win over England in the Oval Test is being hailed as one of the greatest in Indian cricket history. Key to this legendary victory were five cricketers linked to the Gujarat Titans IPL team—collectively dubbed Gujarat’s ‘Pandavas’—who were instrumental in scripting India’s new destiny in the series.

1. Shubman Gill – The Captain and Consistent Performer
Shubman Gill, leading Team India in the Test series and the Gujarat Titans in IPL, showcased his composure under pressure at the Oval. While he didn’t shine with the bat in the Oval Test, he finished the series as India’s highest run-scorer with 754 runs and was named Player of the Series.

2. Mohammad Siraj – The Destroyer with the Ball
Siraj delivered a magical performance, taking 9 wickets in the match (including 5 in the second innings), and played a major role in India’s win. His relentless bowling made him the true hero of the Oval Test.

3. Prasidh Krishna – The Consistent Support
Prasidh Krishna was impactful throughout the contest, bagging 8 wickets in the Oval Test with 4 wickets in each innings. His consistency put England under pressure at crucial moments.

4. Washington Sundar – The Unsung Hero with the Bat
Washington Sundar’s vital 53-run knock in the second innings helped set a record target for England and was pivotal in India’s memorable win.

5. Sai Sudarshan – The Fifth Pandava
The fifth member, Sai Sudarshan, didn’t play in the Oval Test itself but contributed earlier in the series with a valuable half-century against England, strengthening India’s batting lineup when needed.