World Cup 2019: India's strongest playing XI for the Semi-Final 

#Lower Middle Order- MS Dhoni (wk), Dinesh Karthik and Ravindra Jadeja

MS Dhoni provides an ace up the sleeve of India, with his multifaceted ability as a finisher, wicketkeeper and strategist. His assessment of the situation is unparalleled, and he seems to have a solution every time the team is in a wary situation. Dhoni remains India's best bet in the death overs, with accurate selection and calculation of his target bowler. His lightning fast glove work and sharp acumen behind the stumps shall prove crucial in the big game for India.

Dinesh Karthik has transformed his game in the past 18 months, stepping into the shoes of a dependable finisher in the limited overs for India. Being his usual calm and composed self, Karthik can score at a brisk pace in a pressure situation. His presence adds great value to the side, given his ability to get the extra 15-20 runs to exert pressure on the opposition.

Ravindra Jadeja's presence gives the much-needed depth to the Indian batting. Although he does not have a hitting reputation akin to the players mentioned above, Jadeja has the ability to get some bonus runs down the order. His accuracy as a spinner and penchant for big wickets of the opposition is a well-known fact. The biggest asset that he brings to the side is his livewire fielding, with the capability of producing run-outs out of nowhere. With the Kiwi middle order being susceptible to spin, Jadeja can exploit their weakness with his deceptive spin.