India vs Australia 2019: India's strongest XI for T20I series

All Rounders: Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya

Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya

An established superstar duo for Mumbai Indians and fast gaining popularity in the Indian colours as well, the Pandya brothers offer quality all-round services in the T20 format. While Hardik has already proved his mettle with both bat and ball on the international scene, Krunal too has grabbed eyeballs in his relatively shorter stint thus far.

Hardik, who is most likely to be slotted at no 7, is another Indian player who can breathe fire at the crease. Thanks to his ability with the ball in hand as well, the 25-year-old lends much-needed balance to the Indian team and has raised hopes of being the answer for the country's long-time search for a reliable fast bowling all-rounder.

Hardik's elder brother, Krunal, on the other hand, provides more utility with his left-arm spin. His record for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL has gained him the tag of a street-smart cricketer with intuitive T20 skills. In addition to having the happy knack of picking wickets regularly on Indian pitches, the senior Pandya can also hit the long-ball if the need arises, making him a good option at no 8.