Innings Averages

Australia's scores in the series so far (excluding second innings at Brisbane):

481/10

245/10

304/10

268/10

309/10

98/10

258/10

280/10

281/10

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Average for completed innings: 280 (28 per wicket)

Average total score for top 5 wickets: 154

England (all innings):

513/10

187/10

123/10

620/5

260/10

517/1

644/10

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Average for completed innings: 409 (51 per wicket)

Average total score for top 5 wickets: 289

So to put it simply England's top 5 were twice as good as Australia's

Eng 50s: 11 (6 players)

Aus 50s: 16 (8 players)

Eng 100s: 9 (6 players)

Aus 100s: 3 (2 players)

Australia scored a lot more 50s but only went on to convert 15% of them into 100s, 8 of their squad scored a 50 in the series, with Johnson adding two from the lower order, only Hughes from the top order didn't manage to register one.

England converted their 50s into 100s at a rate of 45% which is outstanding with 6 of their regular top 7 batters scoring a 100. This consistency and ultimately the form every one found themselves in was the real difference. The only disappointment for England would be that their tail did not wag much in the series but I dont think they'll be losing sleep on that one. Australia got some useful contributions from Johnson and Siddle in the series, but probably too little too late in most cases.