India's best XI for the Asia Cup final

Middle Order

KL Rahul, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (WK)

KL Rahul is in good touch

In the absence of Kohli, the no. 3 spot looks good for Karnataka's KL Rahul. He has looked in good touch since this year's IPL and had a good England tour too. Though he was a bit rusty in the Test Series, he scored a brilliant 149 in the last Test against England.

Likewise, Rayudu has also been in supreme form since the IPL. Playing for the Chennai franchise, he played a pivotal role in Chennai's IPL triumph. He should play at no. 4 given he has the ability to bat deep and he never really struggles to take out singles and doubles.

The experience of MS Dhoni may be used in no. 5 position. He has the great ability to adjust his game. Quick between the wickets, he can use the long handle at will.