Australian player ratings from 2024-25 India series: Major 'dilemma' laid bare by cult hero's insane performance
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How every Aussie player fared
Australia produced a 3-1 series victory over India, claiming the coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade.
There were some starring roles played, particularly by the bowling group, while some other Aussies struggled to perform against a strong opposition.
Wide World Of Sports analyses every player's performance across the five Tests and rates them out of 10.
Usman Khawaja - 4
184 runs @ 20.44
It wasn't the greatest series for the fan favourite, who struggled against the new ball and made just one half century.
The 38-year-old looked more comfortable batting alongside young gun Sam Konstas, who possesses similar traits to former opening partner David Warner in terms of his fast scoring.
Khawaja's 41 in the second innings at the SCG ensured the Aussies would come out on top and claim the series.
It remains to be seen how long Khawaja will remain in the Test set-up, especially with The Ashes on the horizon. Former captain Michael Clarke called for Khawaja to retire after the SCG Test.
Sam Konstas - 6
113 runs @ 28.25
Turned the series on its head with a debut 60 off 65 balls on Boxing Day, setting up a crucial win for the hosts.
Konstas managed scores of 23 and 22 on his home turf in Sydney, but both knocks put pressure on the bowlers and had plenty of highlight moments.
The teen sensation got under the skin of India throughout his first two games in the baggy green and looked solid in the field, bringing plenty of energy.
The question remains whether Konstas can replicate his early form and continue his brash approach with bat in hand.
Marnus Labuschagne - 5
232 runs @ 25.77
It's a curious case when it comes to the eccentric Labuschagne, who had some nice scores in the series but also copped plenty of criticism.
The right-hander finished with an average of just 25.77 despite making two half-centuries at important times.
His low strike-rate of 41.5 has also been called out, seemingly struggling to put any pressure back on the bowlers.
Labuschagne's spot at No.3 looks to be safe for now, but the question marks and concerns over his dismissals still remain heading towards Sri Lanka and a World Test Championship final.
Steve Smith - 7
314 runs @ 34.88
Started things slow in Perth and Adelaide before exploding in the next two matches with brilliant centuries.
Smith finished third in the runs tally and his ton in Melbourne was vintage stuff.
While his batting towards the end of the series was much improved, Smith's work in the slips was mixed, dropping seven catches across five matches.
All signs lead towards a swansong next summer in The Ashes for the 35-year-old superstar.
Travis Head - 8
448 runs @ 56
His counter-attacking century on home soil in Adelaide set up things for the hosts, who were seemingly on the ropes at the time and 1-0 down in the series. He followed it up with a big ton in Brisbane.
Head finished with more runs than any other player across the five Tests, despite failing to reach double digits on multiple occasions.
Played an unbeaten innings in the final day of the series to help the Aussies secure a 3-1 series triumph.
Led from the front and it's easy to see why the Australian public love him.
Beau Webster - 6.5
96 runs @ 96, 1 wicket
The only reason we can't rate him higher is because he only played one game.
Barely put a foot wrong in his only game at Test level to date, scoring a half-century in the first innings and backing it up with an unbeaten 39 in the second, including whacking a four to win the match and the series.
The towering all-rounder also got the big wicket of Shubman Gill at the SCG and took some vital catches.
The selectors got this one right and the 'Slug from Snug' has booked himself a flight to Sri Lanka and a potential spot in next summer's Ashes series.
Alex Carey - 6.5
216 runs @ 30.85, 22 dismissals
A quiet achiever over the course of the series but did his job well.
Carey was strong behind the stumps and it's usually a good sign for a wicket-keeper if nobody is talking about them.
Scored some handy runs with the bat when required and has cemented himself as a vital cog in the wheel.
Pat Cummins - 9
25 wickets @ 21.36, 159 runs @ 19.87
Captain Cummins led from the front as always, helping add another piece of silverware to Australia's cabinet.
The right-arm quick finished with more wickets than any other Aussie, and only behind Jasprit Bumrah for the series.
Also managed to score some incredibly valuable runs with the bat, particularly at the MCG with 49 and 41, where he was man of the match.
One of the best players in the world and continued his stellar tenure as skipper.
Mitchell Starc - 7
18 wickets @ 28.66
Absolutely tireless, battling through pain to play all five Test matches.
He starred with the pink ball in Adelaide, taking eight wickets.
Was dangerous and consistent throughout the series, especially with the new ball in his hand.
Starc remains the side's strike weapon up front and caused plenty of headaches for the Indian batters.
