The Gabba is no longer Australia’s cricketing fortress. Three years after losing to India, the Aussies have lost to the West Indies at the same venue. Here are the Australian player ratings for the Gabba Test.

After looking all at sea in the first innings, Smith found his rhythm in the second (91n.o) to contribute the backbone of a nervy chase and demonstrate that he can make the opening position work for him and Australia. Will always ponder whether he should have handed Hazlewood the strike with two balls left of Joseph’s final over.

Steve Smith trudges off the Gabba unbeaten on 91.Credit: Getty Images

A sturdy first innings of 75 allowed Australia to wriggle close to the West Indies’ total after the early loss of four wickets, particularly in partnership with Alex Carey. Ended the home summer without a century, which will be cause for some disappointment.

Out cheaply in both innings as he failed to ride the bounce of a speedy Gabba pitch. Has trailed off over the past 12 months and has some thinking to do before New Zealand.

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Rating Australia’s cricketers from the Gabba Test

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28.01.2024

The Gabba is no longer Australia’s cricketing fortress. Three years after losing to India, the Aussies have lost to the West Indies at the same venue. Here are the Australian player ratings for the Gabba Test.

After looking all at sea in the first innings,........

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