Ben Duckett – 2
Got a first-baller, which can happen to anyone, and unlucky to get the grubber from Boland in the second innings. The drop of Carey was a crucial moment in the game.
Zak Crawley – 5
Showed courage in the first innings to put a first-Test pair behind him and looked good in the second until a thoughtless shot. Now playing for his future in the team.
Ollie Pope – 2
Horrific shot in the first innings and not much better in the second. Feels most vulnerable to be replaced if England make changes to the top order.
Joe Root – 8
Finally got the elusive century in Australia and the scenes on the first-evening were of genuine affection to an England legend. Still, Root will know the result has diminished the meaning of his achievement.
Harry Brook – 2
Unforgivable chasing of Starc in the twilight ended a skittish first innings, made all the more wasteful when he was out to a good ball in the second. Not currently acting like a captain-in-waiting.
Ben Stokes – 6
Tactically had a poor game, but tried to set an example to his team-mates with the bat. Unfortunate to be run out in the first innings and furious he could not conjure another escape in the second.
Jamie Smith – 1
Faced 13 balls for four runs, dropped a catch and did not move for another. A real worry the gloveman is wilting under the pressure of an Ashes tour.
Will Jacks – 6
Did what was expected in his first Test for three years. Battled with the bat, was tidy with the ball once Stokes remembered him and took a stunning catch. Up the order in Adelaide?
Gus Atkinson – 3
Has not bowled badly, yet has only managed three wickets in the series. Is gifting away his wicket down the order when England need his runs – he has a century at Lord’s.
Brydon Carse – 4
Effort levels never drop, but four wickets flatter his bowling, which rarely included a delivery in the batter’s half. Another who could contribute more with the bat, given his ability.
Jofra Archer – 4
Gets a mark for his first-innings batting, then loses it for turning up on day three with a pillow tucked under his arm. Developing an unhappy knack of bowling well without taking wickets.
