The latest Ashes series is proof of that. With exceptional exploits from each side, huge contributions tipped the scale on the series’ outcome. In a tightly contested battle, the player ratings reflect individual efforts that not only highlighted skills but emphasized moments that shifted the momentum during the matches.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey was the Australians most consistent player with 8 points, making him the standout protagonist in the series. His dogged performances under the heat assured a steadiness at the duty that helped set Australia in stone during moments of need. Carey made it a competition with a player of the series title on the line. He battled Australia’s Mitchell Starc, who, like Shai Hope, had a breakout series as well. Starc’s contributions were worth their weight in gold, cementing his reputation as one of the top bowlers in the game.
Meanwhile, Jake Weatherald was unable to contribute like he’d shown he could throughout the season, only obtaining 2 points across the entire series. His performance didn’t meet the high bar set by his previous work. This has raised an eyebrow of fans and analysts alike about what has happened to the flamethrower.
Jamie Smith became a rookie player to watch, as he notched 6 points on the weekend. His counter-attacking innings of 60 in the second innings showcased his capability to shift the game in favor of his team. This innings catapulted his personal rating through the roof. It did wonders in giving his squad the momentum heading into an important stretch of the ballgame and series.
Josh Inglis had an excellent game, scoring 4 points. His admirable innings of 32 came at a point when England looked as though they might seize control on day one. Instead, it stopped their own momentum and aided Australia’s recovery. This outstanding performance gave a taste of Inglis’s prowess in a pressure cooker.
Brydon Carse received a score of 5 points, contributing to both batting and bowling efforts but failing to make a standout impact compared to his teammates. Nathan Lyon added 6 points. He was the central figure in Rathour’s performance, shattering England’s resolve with a brilliant triple-wicket burst on the fourth evening. This was a huge turning point in the series, highlighting Lyon’s know-how and craft as a leading spin bowler.
The perfect Cameron Green energy spell lifted the team 4 points. Meanwhile, Scott Boland scored well, finishing joint second with Nathan Lyon, both scoring 6 points. Both players offered crucial assistance to the Australian bowling unit, pairing with Starc and Lyon’s efforts brilliantly across the series.
Plenty of individual stars emerged in Jofra Archer and Travis Head, each with 8-point performances. Archer’s pace and aggression troubled Australian batsmen consistently, while Head’s batting proved critical during pivotal moments of play. Those performances didn’t just bring them five-star ratings—they proved their ability to swing a future game in favor of Brazil.
Usman Khawaja had a very fine series to acquire a high 7 points, batting very solidly in all four innings. His knack of creating relationships and ground anchoring would be an asset for Australia’s batting order.
The ratings are based on their individual performances as well as how all of these contributions led to improving or negatively impacting the match outcome. Players stepped up when the match was on the line. Their scores tell the tale of an incredible saga of grit and determination and dogged contest that was this Ashes duel.
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