ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 : Strongest Indian Playing XI

Middle Order

#4 MS Dhoni (Wicket-Keeper)

MS Dhoni

The finisher, MS Dhoni is one of the best finishers, the country has ever had and his experience and ability to rack up the innings according to the situation certainly puts him well ahead of others. He has more than 10,000 runs to his name, and his batting average of over 50 down the order is enough to prove his credentials.

Meanwhile, his quick work behind the stumps is a certain plus. With this also expected to be his final CWC outing, the former World champion would love to add another CWC feather to his cap.

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#5 Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Kartik

The death over specialist batsman, Dinesh Karthik is always a surprise factor in the team and has transformed himself into a destructive death over batsman over time. The right-hander has scored 1700 runs in 75 innings at an average of 30.45. One may underestimate his abilities considering his average strike rate of 73.3, which seems an illustration when he comes into fore.

He is already relishing his new role of a finisher in the team and can be a real disaster for opponents during death overs. He has proved his finishing ability on many occasions when it's Nidahas Trophy final (29 runs from eight balls) or Australia ODI (25 runs from 14 balls). He stood up to get the team over the winning line, whenever needed.