AUS vs WI: Top 5 performers from Test series

The just-concluded Test series between Australia and the West Indies saw the Windies being completely outplayed in both matches by colossal margins of 164 and 419 runs. However, it was the second Test that really helped the Aussies in continuing their dominance in the WTC Points Table where they bowled the visitors out for just 74 in the second innings. There were a few key performers in this Test series who contributed with both the bat and the ball and without further ado, here’s a look at five of them.

5. Usman Khawaja:

Over the years, Usman Khawaja has shown why he is one of Australia’s seasoned red-ball performers by scoring runs on a consistent basis. His form was no different in this West Indies series as well. The southpaw finished with 178 runs from four innings including two half-centuries.

4. Mitchell Starc:

Australia’s pace spearhead Mitchell Starc was very effective and consistent with the ball in hand in the two-match Test series against the Caribbeans as he made a tremendous impact in the wicket column in all the four innings. Starc finished with nine wickets in the series including two three-wicket hauls.

3. Nathan Lyon:

Nathan Lyon has been the backbone of Australia’s spin department for a decade and he is very lethal while playing in home conditions. Lyon successfully made the ball do the talking even in the just-concluded home series against the Windies. The veteran offie finished with 12 scalps to his name including a match-winning six-wicket haul to his name in the second innings of the last game.

2. Travis Head:

Travis Head too succeeded in creating a good impression throughout this Test series. Apart from scoring consistently with the bat, the southpaw also made his presence felt in the wickets column. Head finished with 312 runs from three innings and was named the Player of the Match in the second game. Apart from that, he also chipped in with two scalps to his name.

1. Marnus Labuschagne:

The ‘Numero Uno’ spot belongs to none other than Marnus Labuschagne who has made Australia his happy hunting ground in the last few years. The South Africa-born middle-order batter had an outstanding Test series against the West Indies finishing with 502 runs from two matches, including a double century and two centuries. Marnus Labuschagne was adjudged the Player of the Series for his noteworthy performances on the 22 yards.