Asia Cup 2018: India's expected playing XI for the final 

Middle-order

Ambati Rayudu, Dinesh Karthik and MS Dhoni

Rayudu has scored 2 fifties in Asia Cup 2018

The Indian middle-order hasn't got much opportunity in the tournament so far because of the terrific form of Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma. However, the likes of Ambati Rayudu and Dinesh Karthik have not done much wrong in the few chances that they got.

Rayudu has struck two half-centuries in the series so far and has looked in good nick. Karthik also played an important innings under pressure against Afghanistan before getting dismissed due to a poor umpiring decision and will hold on to his place in the playing XI.

Though KL Rahul batted decently against Afghanistan, he might have to warm the bench once again in the final. Even though Dhoni hasn't scored many runs so far, his experience will be key in the big finals.