Ashes 2023 Comprehensive Player Ratings: Who Were The Standout Performers Across All Five Tests?

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Five Tests, five battlegrounds, and an epic tussle between England and Australia for the ultimate glory-the Ashes 2023 lived up to the sky-high expectations of cricket fans around the globe.

Now that the series has come to an end, it’s time to break down the performances of every player who took the field for both sides. Join us as we reveal our comprehensive Ashes 2023 player ratings.

England Player Ratings

Here are the Ashes 2023 player ratings for England cricketers:

Chris Woakes (9/10)

In the second innings of The Oval Test, Chris Woakes was instrumental in causing the collapse of the Australian batting order with an impressive four-wicket haul. His inclusion in the team from the third Test elevated the level of the English bowling attack.

Mark Wood (8/10)

Mark Wood’s inclusion in the English team proved to be a fruitful decision by the management, as it strengthened their bowling attack significantly. With his fearsome combination of pace and discipline, Wood made life difficult for Australian batters.

Joe Root (8/10)

Joe Root played a marvelous 164-run inning at Edgbaston before getting stumped for the first time in his career and also made significant contributions with the ball. Following two forgettable displays at Lords and Headingley, he bounced back with a solid 84-run innings at Old Trafford and even took the crucial wicket of Marnus Labuschagne. Root continued his impressive form by scoring 91 runs in the second innings of The Oval Test.

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Josh Tongue (8/10)

Josh Tongue should consider him unlucky not to get recalled following his impressive performance at Lords in the second Test. He made an impact by taking key wickets, dismissing both David Warner and Steve Smith twice.

Ben Stokes (7/10)

Ben Stokes has put in a genuine captain’s performance in the series, particularly with the bat. He played a remarkable innings of 155 at Edgbaston, but it was his 80-run innings in the third Test that had a bigger impact as it led England to their first victory in the series. While he didn’t make significant contributions with the ball, he did manage to provide some crucial breakthroughs, such as dismissing Usman Khawaja in the first Test.

Harry Brook (7/10)

Harry Brooks displayed promise with the bat throughout the series, but his chances of scoring more runs were hindered by questionable shot choices. He encountered some misfortune in the first Test, but in Lords, he has only himself to blame for his premature dismissals. In the subsequent Test, the 24-year-old adopted a more cautious approach, but at the Oval, he returned to his aggressive form, scoring an impressive 85 runs off just 91 deliveries.

Zak Crawley (7/10)

In the first three Tests, watching Zak Crawley was a bit frustrating. He would start with some fantastic shots, get settled, and then eventually get out. At Old Trafford, however, the opener redeemed himself by playing a lengthy and impressive innings, amassing a remarkable 189 runs. In the final Test, he continued his good form, scoring a rapid knock of 73 runs, almost at a run-a-ball pace.

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Stuart Broad (7/10)

Stuart Broad ended the series as the second-highest wicket-taker, but his level of consistency throughout the five Tests makes his impressive 22-wicket haul seem inadequate. Broad continued to be a menace for David Werner as he dismissed him several times in the series.

Ben Duckett (6/10)

Ben Duckett had a rocky start to the Ashes, but he managed to redeem himself at Edgbaston with consecutive impressive innings of 98 and 83. His poor judgment, nonetheless led to early dismissals at both Headingley and Old Trafford. In the final Test, he produced decent returns of 42 and 43 runs.

Jonny Bairstow (6/10)

Jonny Bairstow has struggled behind the stumps for the majority of the recently-concluded Ashes. The team management kept faith in him regardless, and he managed to deliver a few good knocks, repaying their trust to some extent. He, however, remained largely inconsistent as a wicketkeeper-batsman.

Ollie Robinson (6/10)

Ollie Robinson was expected to be a valuable all-rounder, contributing with both the ball and the bat. Unfortunately, he fell short of the team’s expectations in this regard. As a bowler, he performed decently, taking 10 wickets in three matches. His performance with the bat, however, was underwhelming.

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Moeen Ali (6/10)

In the Ashes 2023, Moeen Ali’s performance may not be characterized by overwhelming success, but he made significant contributions to the team. He scored a half-century while batting at No.3 in the Old Trafford Test and also picked up three crucial wickets in the second innings at The Oval.

Ollie Pope (5/10)

After dislocating his right shoulder, Ollie Pope’s absence in the last three Tests created a void in the English top order. In the two Tests he did play, Pope couldn’t make a significant impact, with his highest score in the series being 42 in the first innings at Old Trafford.

James Anderson (5/10)

James Anderson, who potentially played his last Ashes, might not look back on it with pride. The veteran seamer had a limited impact against the Australian batting line-up, managing to take only five wickets in four matches.

Australia Player Ratings

The Ashes 2023 player ratings for Australia cricketers are as follows:

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Mitchell Starc (9/10)

After sitting out the first Test, Mitchell Starc spearheaded the Australian in the last four Tests. The 33-year-old claimed 23 scalpels in those matches, including an eight-wicket haul in the final showdown at The Oval.

Usman Khawaja (8/10)

Usman Khawaja was a notable contrast to England’s aggressive batting style in the Ashes 2023. Throughout the series, he faced a whopping 1263 balls, which is more than any other batter. His efforts yielded 501 runs, with an impressive average of 50.10.

Steven Smith (7/10)

Steven Smith atoned for his poor performance at Edgbaston with his 12th Ashes ton in the Lord’s Test, but he saved his best for the final Test. The former Aussie captain scored back-to-back fifties at The Oval to wrap up his Ashes 2023 campaign.

Mitchell Marsh (7/10)

Mitchell Marsh made a remarkable return to the longest format of the game, scoring a century at Headingley. He proved his worth as a bowler too, taking the crucial wicket of Zak Crawley in both innings during that game. Marsh also bagged a fifty at Old Trafford but failed to do anything significant at The Oval.

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Todd Murphey (7/10)

Before The Oval Test, Todd Murphey had a quiet outing in the Ashes 2023, managing to take just one wicket, that of Ben Stokes. However, in the final Test, he made an impressive comeback, taking six wickets and also proving to be a valuable contributor with the bat at number 10.

David Warner (6/10)

David Warner has had a mixed bag of an Ashes campaign. He has had some good opening partnerships with Khawaja throughout the series, but his perennial struggle against Stuart Broad was also evident at times.

Nathan Lyon (6/10)

Despite facing a hostile Edgbaston crowd, Nathan Lyon remained focused and bowled with discipline. His Ashes mission, however, came to an abrupt end due to an unfortunate calf injury at Lords.

Travis Head (6/10)

Travis Head’s fielding may not have stood out as one of the best for Australia in this series, but he certainly excelled in his primary role, which is batting. He scored a half-century in each of the first three Tests. At Old Trafford and The Oval, however, he got dismissed in the forties.

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Travis Head (6/10)

Travis Head’s fielding may not have stood out as one of the best for Australia in this series, but he certainly excelled in his primary role, which is batting. He scored a half-century in each of the first three Tests. At Old Trafford and The Oval, however, he got dismissed in the forties.

Pat Cummins (6/10)

Pat Cummins had a remarkable start to the Ashes 2023, taking 15 wickets in the first three Tests. His performance, however, took a downturn in the final two matches, as English batters targeted him ruthlessly. During this period, his economy rate was one of the worst among Aussie bowlers, and he could only manage to pick up three wickets.

Josh Hazlewood (6/10)

Josh Hazlewood didn’t consistently appear to be Australia’s most lethal seamer in England, except for his impressive five-wicket haul at Old Trafford. While his tally of 16 wickets in four Tests is commendable, the towering pacer showed uncharacteristic inconsistency with his line and length in this series.

Marnus Labuschagne (5/10)

Except for the Old Trafford Test, where Marnus Labuschagne scored 51 and 111, his Ashes 2023 campaign has been disappointing, as he failed to make a significant impact with the bat in the other matches.

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Alex Carey (5/10)

During Australia’s unsuccessful run chase at The Oval, Alex Carey found himself as the last recognized batsman on the pitch. He couldn’t handle the pressure, nonetheless, and guide his team to victory. Throughout the series, he was not particularly impressive with the bat.

Cameron Green (4/10)

Cameron Green’s standout moment in the Ashes 2023 was his two-wicket haul in the second innings of the third Test, where he dismissed Zak Crawley and Jonny Bairstow. Other than that, Green struggled to make an impact and was not included in the Australian first XI for the last two Tests.

Scott Boland (3/10)

The decision to pick Boland over Mitchell Starc did not yield the desired results, as he could only manage two wickets at Edgbaston. He showed his usefulness as a night watchman, nonetheless, during the second innings. Boland dropped out of the team in the next Test but returned for the third as Lyon got injured. The Melbourne-born quick failed to make the most out of the opportunity as he ended the Headingley Test without a wicket to his name.

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