Ian Chappell's studs and duds for Australia's second Test victory over India
Australia put in an improved performance in the second Test to break a long win drought with a series-levelling victory over India in Perth.
There were several bright lights that guided the home side to victory but not every performance was worthy of praise.
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Legendary former Australian cricket captain Ian Chappell gives his ratings out of 10 for every player in Australia's winning dressing room.
Marcus Harris - 6.5
Built on his promising start in Adelaide and is looking more like a permanent fixture as an opener.
Aaron Finch - 5
A big improvement on Adelaide and deserves an extended trial as an opener. Needs to prove he can assert himself against the new ball at Test level.
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Usman Khawaja - 6.5
His ability to fight through tough periods has grown in the last few months and he showed that again in the second innings in Perth.
Shaun Marsh - 6
The same old Shaun Marsh; good one minute and then leaves you grinding your teeth the next.
Peter Handscomb - 3
Is proving what was said about him from the start; that technique can’t work against good bowling.
Travis Head - 6
Still a work in progress but he’s displayed admirable determination and the desire to keep the scoreboard ticking.
Tim Paine - 8
Outdid Kohli in the captaincy stakes; had an excellent game with the gloves and produced two valuable contributions with the bat. Exactly what you want from a captain.
Pat Cummins - 6
Looked dangerous throughout and beat the bat regularly but didn’t get the wickets. Looks the part as a number 8 batsman.
Mitchell Starc - 7.5
Got an early wicket in each innings and continued to look threatening, while also bowling the odd intimidating spell.
Nathan Lyon - 9
A five wicket haul and the dismissal of the opposition’s best batsman in the second innings on a fast, bouncy pitch is an enormous contribution from an off-spinner.
Josh Hazlewood - 7.5
Also took an early wicket in each innings and was his usual consistent self. Found a way with Starc to extend the target with some inventive second innings batting.
