Here are AAP’s player ratings of every Australian in the squad for the Cricket World Cup 2015.
DAVID WARNER
*345 runs at average of 49.28
*Highlight: Smashed a memorable 178 against Afghanistan in pool match at the WACA
*Verdict: 7/10. Had plenty of starts but couldn’t go on and make a big one apart from the knock in Perth
AARON FINCH
*280 runs at average of 35
*Highlight: Scored 135 in tournament opener against England at the MCG
*Verdict: 6/10. Struggled to score runs for most of the event, but his partnership with Steve Smith in the semi-final was crucial
STEVE SMITH
*402 runs at average of 67
*Highlight: Set new mark for highest ODI score with knock of 105 in semi-final against India
*Verdict: 9.5/10. A standout performer in all three knockout games, enhancing his reputation as one of the form batsmen in the world
MICHAEL CLARKE
*219 runs at average of 36.5
*Highlight: Ended his ODI career on the ultimate high, top-scoring with 74 to guide Australia to victory in the final
*Verdict: 6.5/10. Returned from hamstring surgery and was happy to demote himself down the order if side needed quick runs
SHANE WATSON
*208 runs at average of 41.60, 2 wickets at average of 85.50
*Highlight: Memorable knock of 64no in quarter final against Pakistan, when he weathered the Wahab Riaz storm
*Verdict: 7/10. Dropped for clash with Afghanistan, but looked a different batsman after recall and demotion down the order
GLENN MAXWELL
*324 runs at average of 64.8, 6 wickets at average of 36.33
*Highlight: Set new mark for fastest ODI ton by an Australian with 51-ball century against Sri Lanka in pool clash
*Verdict: 8/10. Delivered with bat and ball in a consistent fashion that many thought beyond him
BRAD HADDIN
*126 runs at average of 42, 16 catches
*Highlight: Made 43 in Auckland, where Australia were skittled for 151 in pool match
*Verdict: 8/10. Rarely needed with the bat, but pouched a handful of spectacular catches
JAMES FAULKNER
*10 wickets at average of 19.7, 44 runs at average of 14.66
*Highlight: Dismissed Grant Elliott, Ross Taylor and Corey Anderson in final to be named man of the match
Verdict: 7/10. Impressed with his bowling after returning from side strain, but had limited chance to showcase his power hitting
MITCHELL JOHNSON
*15 wickets at average of 21.73, 31 runs at average of 15.5
*Highlight: Claimed the two most important wickets in semi-final against India, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma
*Verdict: 7/10. Copped some treatment from Brendon McCullum and Tillakaratne Dilshan, but otherwise fared well
MITCHELL STARC
*22 wickets at average of 10.18
*Highlight: Grabbed figures of 6-28 in Auckland to give Australia hope of winning what seemed to be an unwinnable game after their shocking collapse
*Verdict: 10/10. Named man of the tournament and for good reason. His combination of swing, express pace and accuracy was something to behold
JOSH HAZLEWOOD
*7 wickets at average of 25.15
*Highlight: Was named man of the match in quarter-final at Adelaide Oval, where he snared four wickets to restrict Pakistan to total of 213
*Verdict: 6.5/10. Fought his way back into the XI after being dropped and showed his mettle in all three knockout games
GEORGE BAILEY
*55 runs at average of 55
*Highlight: Led the side in tournament opener against England before making way for Michael Clarke
*Verdict: 5/10. Only had one change to shine, but came up with a handy knock and key partnership with Finch
MITCH MARSH
*5 wickets at average of 13.8, 31 runs at average of 10.33
*Highlight: Haul of 5-33 in the tournament opener against England
*Verdict: 5/10. Was dropped for Shane Watson in pool match against Sri Lanka and couldn’t force his way back into the XI
PAT CUMMINS
*5 wickets at average of 16
*Claimed key wicket of Brendon McCullum in pool match at Eden Park
*Verdict: 5/10. Side injury was costly. He returned to the XI but lacked rhythm and was dropped for the quarter-final
XAVIER DOHERTY
*0 wickets at average of N/A
*Highlight: Should have had at least one wicket against Sri Lanka, with Michael Clarke fumbling a catch
*Verdict: 4/10. Suffered due to Maxwell’s development as an offspinner.