Ben Duckett – 6 – Surely would have been glad to be back on the field after a difficult time off it. Another across-the-line dismissal in the first innings, but got England going in the second.
Zak Crawley – 6 – Another under-pressure England opener who did well to get them going in the second innings. Still needs a score in what are likely to be more traditional conditions in Sydney.
Jacob Bethell – 6 – Justified his selection with an assured second-innings 40 that surely would have been beyond Ollie Pope. Will be interesting to see him get a chance on a flat pitch.
Joe Root – 3 – A duck in the first innings, but battled for 15 in the second innings to ensure Australia did not get on a roll. Has looked short of rhythm since that epic hundred in Brisbane.
Harry Brook – 7 – Swashbuckling 41 in the first innings was the most important knock of the match. Can be infuriating, but possesses a touch of genius.
Ben Stokes – 7 – Important runs in the first innings and stepped up with the ball when Gus Atkinson got injured. Deserves this for everything he has given to England.
Jamie Smith – 4 – An improved game with the gloves that could have been even better if he did not stand so deep. Has anyone in the England backroom mentioned it?
Will Jacks – 2 – Did not bowl, only batted once and dropped a catch, yet can say he was part of a rare England win in Australia.
Gus Atkinson – 6 – His best display of the series, which might now be cruelly ended by a hamstring problem. Much better with the ball and crucial runs late on day one.
Brydon Carse – 7 – Started slowly with the ball, then improved to put in his best display of the series on the second morning. Gets an extra mark for the audacity of batting at number three.
Josh Tongue – 7 – Sublime on the first day to pick up five wickets, including his bunny Steve Smith. Staking a claim to be in England’s first-choice attack every time he is fit. Named player of the match.
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