Middle-order batsmen are players in a cricket team who typically bat between the top-order batsmen and the lower-order batsmen. They usually come in after the opening batsmen have faced the initial overs and are responsible for stabilizing the innings, especially if early wickets have fallen. Their role is crucial in building partnerships and setting a solid foundation for the team's total score. These batsmen are often skilled at both accumulating runs and accelerating the scoring rate when needed. They must adapt to different match situations, whether it’s playing defensively to recover from a collapse or aggressively to finish the innings strongly. Key examples of middle-order batsmen include Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni.