Before the Super Fours - Strongest Asia Cup XI 2018

With less than a day to go to the Super Fours, all the participating teams have their targets set on winning the trophy. Every participating nation are already busy strategizing plans on how to prevail over the other teams.

Every team has hopes pinned on a few top players, who are expected to bring their best game on the table and lead their respective teams to victory

Thanks to some excellent performances by these talented cricketers, most of the games have witnessed closely fought contests.

Here's a line-up of the best players currently playing in the Asia Cup 2018.

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Rohit Sharma (IND)

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is a major batting cog among the Men in Blue. He has been a top performer for a very long time and a lot rests on his shoulders regarding the performance of his team in the Asia Cup 2018. He has scored 75 runs in the group stage with a scintillating half-century against Pakistan. He has done well as a new captain, and his selection of Bhuvneshwar against Pakistan was really commendable.

Shikhar Dhawan (IND)

Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan is the highest run-getter after the group stage with 173 runs. He scored a brilliant century versus Hong Kong, and also played well against Pakistan. He needs to keep up this performance to help India win the tournament.

Babar Azam (PAK)

Babar Azam

Babar Azam is the mainstay of the Pakistani lineup. He is their go-to man when the team's batting is in crisis. He played well against India in an innings of 47, although he could not lead them to a substantial total. A lot will rest on his young shoulders if Pakistan are to make it to the final.

Mushfiqur Rahim (BAN)

Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim is the second highest run-getter with 144 runs. These runs were scored in only one innings in the Asia Cup opener against Sri Lanka. It was a masterful innings. Although he is facing an injury scare, Bangladesh desperately needs him to come back and perform at his level best for the team.

Kedar Jadhav (IND)

Kedar Jadhav

Kedar Jadhav has made 28 runs in the tournament in one innings versus Hong Kong. He has been a revelation with his bowling. He has picked up 3 wickets at an average of just 17. His economy is also excellent at just 3.18. He needs to keep up these performances to lead India to the final of Asia Cup.

MS Dhoni (IND)

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

He is the best wicketkeeper in the world and is a master tactician of the game. He has been excellent behind the wickets. He has a made six dismissal in the group stage with four tremendous catches and two swiftly done stumpings. His keeping will be vital for India's progress in the tournament.

Shakib Al Hasan (BAN)

Shakib-Al-Hasan

He is the best all-rounder currently in world cricket, and is an asset for any ODI team. His performance in the ongoing Asia Cup has been excellent. He is second highest wicket-taker after the group stage. He has taken five wickets at an average of just 14.60. He had a good outing against Afghanistan as an all-rounder, where he took four wickets and scored 32 runs. He will be vital for Bangladesh's chances in the tournament.

Rashid Khan (AFG)

Rashid Khan

He is the best leg spinner currently in world cricket. His performance in the Asia Cup 2018 has been excellent. His bowling has been instrumental in securing wins against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. He has taken four wickets in the group stage. He took his wickets at an average of just 9.75 and at an economy of 2.38. He also scored a brilliant 57 against Bangladesh with the bat.

Kuldeep Yadav (IND)

Kuldeep Yadav

He is an attacking left-arm wrist spinner, and an excellent option for any captain to call upon to take wickets. His performance in the ongoing Asia Cup has been pretty good. He has taken three wickets at an average of just 26.33. His needs to keep performing at his level best if India are to reach the final.

Jasprit Bumrah (IND)

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah changed the body language of the Indian bowling line-up when he came back against the Pakistani team. He has bowled with excellent line and length. He bowled seven masterful overs against Pakistan and took two important wickets for just 23 runs. His bowling will be a key if India are to reach the final of the Asia Cup, and also in winning the tournament.

Bhuvaneshwar Kumar (IND)

Bhuvaneshwar Kumar

Bhuvaneshwar Kumar was the Man of the Match against Pakistan, taking two wickets early on in the innings, as their opponents were bowled out well short of a good total, and India chased it down with ease. He is an essential figure in this Indian line-up.