England vs India, 2018: India's Predicted XI for 5th Test

#2 Middle-Order: Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (C), and Ajinkya Rahane

Cheteshwar Pujara raked up a brilliant century in the fourth Test

Cheteshwar Pujara came up with an exceptional hundred in the fourth Test which made him only the second batsman after Kohli to hit a century in this series. Pujara's fantastic knock in the fourth Test helped India attain a lead over England. Hence, with good form on his side, Pujara is set to play in the No.3 position in the fifth Test as well.

At number 4 would be Joe Root's counterpart, Kohli. The highest run-getter in the series so far, Kohli has finally silenced the evils of the 2014 tour. Thus far, Kohli has been the driver of India's batting line-up in this series. As always, Kohli will turn out to be India's key player in the fifth Test as well.

Ajinkya Rahane, the crisis man of India, has had a decent series so far. Although he hasn't been able to rake up big scores, he has had those odd double-digit scores which have been vital for India in the course of this series. Thus, Rahane is set to maintain his place in the playing XI for the fifth Test.