India women is all set to host Australia women in a three-game T20I series and coming on the back of a loss in the ODI series, where the side was unable to register a single victory. However, India will now face off against Australia in the first T20I on Friday, January 5.

However, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side possesses enough star power to win the first T20I and the series as well. Continuing on the same, let us have a look at the top three Indian players to watch out for in the first T20I against Australia. 

3. Jemimah Rodrigues

Star batter Jemimah Rodrigues would surely make the list and would be one player that the Aussies will look to be very wary of. With 262 runs in her last ten matches, Rodrigues has been in brilliant form and she will be expected to keep up the same form in the first T20I against Australia as well. 

2. Smriti Mandhana

Ace batter Smriti Mandhana could be another player who could make a big impact for India against Australia. After the losses in the ODI series, Mandhana and the entire side will be keen on doing better. It is worth noting that Mandhana has scored 198 runs in her last 10 matches, and her performance could be one to keep an eye out for in the first T20I.

1. Pooja Vastrakar

Star bowler Pooja Vastrakar could be one bowler who could spell trouble for Australia women. Vastrakar was sensational for India in the one-off Test against Australia, and she will look to put in a similar performance in the first T20I as well. Vastrakar has taken seven wickets in her last seven matches and it could be interesting to see how she converts her form in the first T20I.