Made 127 runs from 31.75 from two Tests after missing the first due to a finger injury. His 71 in Grenada was Australia’s top score for the series, which says a lot. His transition back into the team was seamless. Looked great in the first innings in Kingston before a loose shot outside off stump saw him removed for an innings-high 48. Bodes well for the Ashes, even though he didn’t make a massive score.
Travis Head goes on the attack in the Third Test.Credit: AP
Travis Head: 8.5
The Australian No.5 was the team’s most consistent batsman, recording scores of 59, 61, 29, 39, 20 and 16 to finish the tourists’ highest-run-scorer of the series with 224 runs at 37.33. His two knocks in the first Test in Barbados were crucial in the context of the match. Adds such an important dimension to the Australian order at No.5. Also picked up a wicket in Grenada.
Beau Webster: 7.5
The Tasmanian averaged more with bat (25) than ball (16.2) in a productive series. Would have loved to convert a couple of fifties into centuries but continued to show he truly belongs at Test level. Australia have found themselves a beauty in Webster, whose seamers came in handy on spicy Caribbean pitches. Looking ahead to the Ashes, Webster has put forward a strong case to remain in the XI but team balance will be a factor.
Alex Carey: 8
Australia’s wicketkeeper finished second on his side’s runs list with 187 at 31.16. Back-to-back half centuries in Barbados and Grenada were exactly what Australia needed after the top order floundered. Dropped three catches across the series behind the stumps and was subbed out of the final day of the series due to a concussion the night before. Is such a dependable figure in this Australian side.
Australia players pose with the trophy after day three of their third Test cricket match against West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica,Credit: AP
Pat Cummins: 8
Josh Hazlewood: 9
A great series for the big quick, taking 14 wickets at 14.42, which was the best average by any bowler with more than eight wickets. Now has 26 wickets at 11.84 from five Tests in the West Indies.
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Josh Inglis: 2
Missed out in his only Test when Smith was injured, making scores of five and 12. Took the gloves on the final day of the tour when Carey was concussed and took a catch with his first delivery behind the stumps in Tests.
Scott Boland: 9
One Test, one hat-trick. Easy game for the Victorian, who took match figures of 6-36. Now has 62 Test wickets at 16.5 from 14 Tests. It’s the best career average since WWI.
