Nathan Lyon led the way in the Delhi disaster, but Australia need more from their superstar players if they are to win a game in India. Here are our player ratings for the second Test.

David Warner - 3.5
Fighting for his spot, the veteran could manage only 15 in a torturous knock where he was concussed and suffered a hairline fracture to the elbow. Travis Head’s innings as opener does not bode well for Warner, who showed tremendous courage to bat on. The heart is still willing but does he still have the game?

Usman Khawaja - 7.5
Australia’s best batter this match, the left-hander was brought undone by two stunning catches, though he put himself at risk in the second innings by paddling to a man placed for that shot. His freak dismissal for a game-high 81 was a turning point on the first day, denying Australia the 300 they believed would have put them in the box seat in the first innings. Should gain plenty of confidence.

Marnus Labuschagne - 5.5
The world’s top-ranked batter looks to have a big score in him but cannot convert his starts into substantial agenda-setting innings against India’s high-class spinners. He can at least draw comfort that it is taking excellent bowling to get him out. So much is riding on his blade. What’s happened to his bowling?

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Steve Smith - 2
The modern great’s match tally of nine is the third lowest of his Test career in games in which he has been dismissed twice. Dismissed by a gem in the first innings, he was one of six who perished to the sweep in the second. Is he carrying a back injury? It might explain his poor sweep and missed chances at slip where he cannot get down low enough for balls at his feet.

Matthew Renshaw - 1
Picked for his experience in India, the left-hander is playing like a man who has never seen these conditions. Subbed into the game, the left-hander is a shadow of the batter who made such an impression six years ago. Knee issues aren’t helping, but he is unselectable in the middle order. Continued selection would be detrimental to him.

Travis Head - 6
Selectors said he was picked for his bowling, but he proved a revelation opening after Warner’s withdrawal. His breezy 43 is the type of knock selectors want at the top of the order in these conditions. Anything was possible when he got going in the second dig. Looked more confident facing spin when the ball is new. India will do their homework on him.

Peter Handscomb - 7
A fine game by the Victorian, who has become the most dependable player in Australia’s top seven. Such is the trust he has in his defence, Handscomb does not have to buy into the proactive approach asked of his teammates. No.6 feels a spot too low for him. His fielding was excellent, playing a part in two bizarre catches. Selectors have got this call right.