England
Zak Crawley Looked good in his first innings, scoring 48 before becoming Lyon’s only victim of the Test, but lasted only six balls in the second. 6
Ben Duckett Bounced out by Hazlewood in both innings but not before scoring 98 and 83 – his cumulative score of 181 makes it the second best Test of his career, after 182 against Ireland at Lord’s earlier this summer. 8
Ollie Pope Hardly fielded after sustaining a shoulder injury in Australia’s first innings that also affected his batting. Beaten by a phenomenal Starc inswinger 10 balls into his second knock. 5
Joe Root Out to an excellent if controversial Smith catch in his first innings; scored only 28 runs in the match. Took three catches at short leg on day four. 6
Harry Brook A half-century in England’s first innings but he also tried some strange shots and gave away his wicket. Cummins dispatched him in the second. 6
Ben Stokes His second‑innings 155 was extraordinary, but even before that he had brought some common sense to a wild England batting effort in their first innings, and flogged himself through a 12-over spell on day four. 9
Jonny Bairstow Kept well on day one but then erratic, and batting not much better. Controversial day-five dismissal, but a situation he himself created. 5
Stuart Broad Four second-innings wickets and batted excellently alongside Stokes in the second innings, scoring 11 in a 108-run partnership. 7
Ollie Robinson Five wickets in the match and bowled more than any other bowler, but his batting in both innings was extremely poor. 6
Josh Tongue A surprise selection, Tongue’s extra pace gave England a vital point of difference and he has taken key wickets, including both David Warner and Steve Smith twice. Batted nicely in England’s forlorn run chase. 8
Jimmy Anderson Anderson does not appear to be having a huge amount of fun and notably failed to celebrate his one wicket of the second innings. 6
Australia
Usman Khawaja Has faced 775 balls in the series – a number bettered only six times in the past three Ashes series in England, and all of those players had at least four games. 8
David Warner Scored 66 in the first innings before being beaten by a brilliant delivery from Tongue and the opener continues to look in fine form. 7
Marnus Labuschagne Australia’s No 3 batter is averaging 22.5 in the series so far – only once, five years ago, has he averaged fewer in a series. 6
Steve Smith Brilliant first-innings century, his 12th in the Ashes and 32nd overall, but bounced out by Tongue in the second innings. Excellent catch to dismiss Root in the first innings, a puzzling drop to reprieve Stokes in the second. 8
Travis Head Spirited 73-ball 77 in the first innings but no impact in the second. Forced by Lyon’s injury into some bowling and got two wickets for his troubles. 7
Cameron Green The tall West Australian all-rounder made no impact with the bat and was expensive with the ball. 5
Alex Carey Another impeccable wicketkeeping display and showed a streak of ruthlessness/unpleasantness (delete according to nationality). 8
Mitchell Starc Three first-innings wickets and beautiful bowling on the fourth evening as Australia took a scalpel to England’s top order. 7
Pat Cummins Just Tongue’s wicket in the first innings but in the second the bouncer to Root and one that arrowed into the top of Brook’s off stump were superb. 7
Josh Hazlewood Bounced Duckett out in both innings and took the crucial wicket of Stokes in the second, but looked the least dangerous of Australia’s three frontline seamers. 6
Nathan Lyon Sustained a serious calf injury on day two and bowled only 13 overs. Etched his name into folklore by batting on one leg in the second innings. 5
