Adelaide day-night Test player ratings

AUSTRALIA 79/110

David Warner 6/10

‘Pinked off' in both innings exposed to the moving ball, Warner's 1 and 35 were below his outstanding output from the first two Tests but he made a positive start in the run chase in a match that was tough for the batsmen. Deservedly named man of the series.

Joe Burns 5/10

Another batsman who struggled to see and play the pink ball, Burns succumbed to the accentuated movement to be out for 14 and 11.

Steve Smith 7/10

His first innings of 53 was crucial in the low-scoring contest and while he dropped two chances under lights, when he could clearly see the ball he snapped up two important catches at second slip, removing Watling on both occasions.

Adam Voges 6/10

After scoring 13 in his first dig, an invaluable second-innings 28 cemented Australia's run chase in a tough game for batsmen.

Shaun Marsh 7/10

The recalled batsman was the subject of a horror run out in the first innings, but displayed his best form and experience with 49 match-winning runs when New Zealand's bowlers were on top.

Mitchell Marsh 7/10

Australia's bowling all-rounder took three wickets in New Zealand's second innings, including the vital scalps of Kane Williamson and Brendon McCullum. He shared an important partnership with his brother in the heat of the night chase.

Peter Nevill 9/10

Another flawless wicketkeeping performance from 'nifty' Nevill snared nine dismissals, including some excellent catches and his first Test stumping. A superb 66 in the first innings pulled Australia out of the mire and through to a handy lead.

His composed first innings of 66 kept Australia in the game.

Peter Siddle 7/10

Returning to the Australian Test XI after the retirement of Mitchell Johnson, Australia's workhorse held the game together in Starc's absence and took his 200th Test wicket, before going in for the kill with the winning runs in what was an emotional game for the fast bowler.

Mitchell Starc 7/10

It was disaster for Starc on day one in Adelaide when he pulled up sore and was forced from the field. Scans subsequently revealed a stress fracture in the quick's right foot, meaning a lengthy stint on the sidelines for Australia's spearhead. However his three first-innings wickets prior to the injury and a hobbling 24 not out contributed strongly to Australia's eventual victory.

Josh Hazlewood 10/10

In a bowler's match he was the star with nine wickets, including a career-best 6/70 in the second innings to contain the Black Caps and ensure Australia did not have to chase too many runs. The Bendemeer Bullet continued to improve and with Starc to be sidelined, he is now the spearhead of the attack.

Nathan Lyon 8/10

Australia's off-spinner grabbed key wickets and controlled the game. He was the subject of a controversial DRS decision but made the most of his repreival, scoring a stunning 34 runs that turned the game firmly in Australia's favour.

NEW ZEALAND 63/110

Martin Guptill 4/10

Struggled throughout the series and fell to two over-ambitious drives in Adelaide that too often prove his downfall. Working hard on his technique and defence but got bogged down and couldn’t replicate his World Cup form.

Tom Latham 6/10

The only New Zealander to score a half-century after batting through a tricky opening session on day one. Fell to two loose shots trying to force the pace but enhanced his reputation this series without kicking on to a big one.

Kane Williamson 5/10

For the first time all series got suffocated out in the first innings. Couldn’t get on a roll as he did with ease in Brisbane and Perth, and it gave Australia a big leg-up. One of several New Zealand batsmen fooled under the lights on day two, departing for 9.

Ross Taylor 6/10

Two starts - 21 and 32 - but couldn’t replicate the heights of Perth as he was dismissed twice going for the big shot. Decided attack was the best defence under lights but his luck ran out to Josh Hazlewood.

Brendon McCullum 5/10

Another lean test with the bat, out for 4 in the first innings and 20 in the second - and played an awful shot to depart cheaply on day one. Struggled to pick up the ball under lights in the second innings. At his best at the helm with his bowlers firing and pushing for victory on the final day, leaving the thought what might have been.

Mitchell Santner 7/10

Excellent debut under pressure, putting aside his dropped skier of Steve Smith in the sun. Looked composed with the bat before a couple of brain explosions then showed more control than his fellow spinner with the ball. Could become a Test regular amid a lack of spin options.

BJ Watling 5/10

Well down on his previous high standards with the bat and will kick himself for his day three dismissal when New Zealand needed his runs the most. A mixed time with the gloves in tough conditions, then took a screamer to remove Peter Nevill when the horse had bolted.

Mark Craig 4/10

Just clinging on to his spot with the emergence of Santner. Again struggled for control and let the brakes off when Mitchell Starc took him for 20 off an over. Another spinner to be spat out in Australian conditions.

Doug Bracewell 7/10 

Excellent in the first innings and conjured the big wicket of David Warner on the final day. Added valuable second innings runs with the bat. Grew in stature all series and cemented as the workhorse third seamer.

Tim Southee 6/10

Surprisingly only one wicket for the match but bowled better than that. A big series may have caught up with him after his injury dramas in Brisbane and couldn’t quite lift on the final day with Trent Boult firing.

Trent Boult 8/10

Finally charged in, swung the ball and nearly bowled his country to victory. Showed how his three-month injury layoff had left him underdone for the series and by the time he caught up in Adelaide it was almost too late. Even better performance given his back injury struggles in the lead-up.