Middle Order: Suresh Raina(CSK), Virat Kohli(RCB), AB DeVilliers(RCB)

Suresh Raina has played at the number 3 position for all his teams and has been given that spot in the Indian team as well. He has been the most successful player in the history of IPL and is having a good run off late as well.
Virat Kohli is an automatic choice for any team in any format. He would be placed at the number 4 spot as he himself has preferred to give the number 3 spot to Raina. Kohli is the most important player in the team and is a player who can win a match on his own.
AB de Villiers is an explosive batsman and is a definite pick in any IPL side. On his day, he can demolish the opposition and single-handedly win the match for his team. At no. 5, de Villiers can play both, the role of a finisher as well the role of a sheet anchor, depending on the situation.
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