Nathan Lyon 22 wickets at 14.31

Close to the scrapheap late last year, Lyon has taken more wickets than any other player in Test cricket in 2017. The off-spinner completely bamboozled Bangladesh. He took advantage of the variable bounce in Dhaka before twice knocking over a Tigers top-order full of left-handers on a lifeless deck in Chittagong, breaking several records along the way and giving England's lefties plenty to think about ahead of the Ashes. His woes in Asia are a thing of the past. Rating 10

David Warner 251 runs at 62.75

Had been among the biggest disappointments in India and Sri Lanka but may have turned the corner overseas after two centuries of vastly different style but both significant substance. His ton in the Dhaka run chase was exhilarating to watch, a brilliant display of footwork and aggressive shot selection, while his patient Chittagong effort came in debilitating heat and in the face of defensive fields from Bangladesh. Rating 9

Pat Cummins Six wickets at 29, 62 runs at 31

Remarkably the last man standing in Australia's pace battery, the still inexperienced tearaway stood up in conditions not at all suited to his game. Cummins' bounce was something to behold, as he ripped through Bangladesh's top order on the first morning in Dhaka before causing damage on the final day of the series with a couple of ferocious spells. His batting shouldn't be ignored either, with his lusty hitting almost catapulting the tourists over the line in the first Test. Rating 8

Peter Handscomb 146 runs at 48.66

The Victorian showed signs of his class in Dhaka before a superb 82 in the stifling heat of Chittagong, an effort made all the more meritorious because of the distress he'd been in late on day two as the conditions took their toll. Has the potential to be a mainstay of Australia's batting lineup for a decade, but the question of whether he should be keeping as well is unlikely to go away after the selectors contemplated handing him the gloves for the second Test. Rating 7

Ashton Agar 7 wickets at 23.14, 65 runs at 32.50

There had been queries about whether he was ready for his return but the wonder boy of the 2013 Ashes silenced his doubters with accurate and disciplined bowling to regularly cause issues for the home batsmen. Was perhaps underused by captain Steve Smith throughout the series but Smith insists the experience Agar did get will be highly beneficial for future tours to the region. He also made handy runs too, showing more composure than several above him in the order, and the calls for him to head to No. 6 can't be too far away. Rating 7

Steve Smith 119 runs at 29.75

Perhaps a victim of his incredibly high standards but the captain didn't do enough with the bat despite the promise of big scores in both Tests. His first innings dismissal in Dhaka was ugly, and he looked in complete control in Chittagong before falling to a straight ball. One of him or Warner also needed to finish the job in the Dhaka run chase where the pair had built a strong platform for the tourists. His captaincy was sound, even if his limited use of Agar raised eyebrows. Rating 5

Glenn Maxwell 100 runs at 33.33, one wicket at 52

Somewhat of a case of what could have been for Maxwell, who made starts in both Tests but couldn't go on with the job, leaving his hold on the No. 6 spot shaky. Smith had said pre-series that he didn't plan on using Maxwell much with the ball, and while the all-rounder broke a crucial partnership on day one in Dhaka it remained his sole scalp for the series. His case isn't helped either by some sloppy fielding. Rating 5

Matthew Renshaw 76 runs at 19

Didn't look to be too troubled by the conditions, but save for a determined first innings knock in Dhaka the opener didn't make a sizeable contribution. He was somewhat unlucky in the first innings in Chittagong after falling to a sensational legside catch from wicketkeeper Mushfiqur Rahim. Generally steady in the slip cordon, the Queenslander still looks like a player worth persisting with even though the runs have dried up. Rating 4

Matthew Wade 17 runs at 5.66, seven catches and three stumpings

Was criticised for conceding too many byes in the first Test but overall kept well, especially in Chittagong where he pulled off several sharp stumpings in conditions where standing all day under a helmet would not have been pleasant. But while he remains chirpy behind the stumps, his record with the bat since returning to the team simply hasn't been good enough, and given his spot in the team for the second Test wasn't assured until very late, he seems no certainty to play in the Ashes. Rating 4

Steve O'Keefe Two wickets at 64

Given a lifeline for the Chittagong Test after missing out on the initial squad, he was outbowled by fellow left-arm spinner Agar in the first innings before complementing Lyon well on day four. Filled a gap when the conditions suited, but international opportunities from this point look limited given Lyon's dominance and Agar's rise. Rating 3

Hilton Cartwright 18 runs at 18, 0 wickets

Called upon for Chittagong to help with flexibility, he looked non-threatening with the ball and leaked runs early in his first spell. Only one innings with the bat so hard to judge but he was part of the Australian collapse on day three. Should be better for experience and looks a player of the future. Rating 2

Josh Hazlewood 0 wickets

Australia's most reliable fast bowler of recent times was tidy in unhelpful conditions in Dhaka before having his series ended by a side strain. The injury wasn't overly serious though and he should have a big role to play this summer. Rating 2

Usman Khawaja Two runs at one

The subcontinent continued to be a house of horrors for Khawaja, dropped after twin failures in the first Test including a staggering first innings run-out after not playing a shot. Still looks very likely to slot back into the No.3 spot for the start of the Ashes, but there must be doubt about whether Australia will ever be able to trust him in Asia. Rating 1