Middle order
KL Rahul, who was made to sit out for the first two matches, got his chance for the third match against Sri Lanka and was dismissed in a bizarre manner after getting a start. He didn't get a chance to bat in the last match and in all likelihood, will be a part of the India side in the all-important final.
Ever since making a comeback, Suresh Raina has looked like a man on a mission as he has contributed to the team's cause on a consistent basis. Raina, being an experienced campaigner, will look to take the Men in Blue all the way to glory.
Slowly, but steadily, Manish Pandey has been sealing his place in the T20I and ODI sides with some consistent performances in the format. He has been very crucial for Rohit Sharma and co. in the ongoing tournament and the skipper will want his in-form batsman to come good in the final.
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