Middle-order: Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Dinesh Karthik
Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav: (Image Source: Twitter)
Virat Kohli takes the number three spot in the format. He has overcome his poor run of form, thanks to some consistent scoring in the past few months. Suryakumar Yadav, who is ranked number two in the T20I rankings, will take the number four spot. He has been in the form of his life and is a perfect fit in the middle order.
The presence of Hardik Pandya should provide the stability in the team. He will bolster the batting unit and will provide the sixth bowling option as well. Looking at Pakistan’s lackluster middle-order, it’s fair to include Dinesh Karthik for the finisher’s role instead of Asif Ali or Khushdil Shah.
Karthik has been nothing short of outstanding both in the Indian T20 League and the Indian colours for the past year. He should take the role of the finisher in the side.
