Batting order

Each batter at their most frequent position this season

PosBatterPositions batted (innings)InnsRunsSR
1Adam Gilchrist1 (15)15583101.9
2Matthew Hayden2 (11)1124769.6
2Simon KatichMoved around2 (4), 7 (3), 6 (1)832384.1
3Ricky Ponting3 (15)1544572.5
4Damien Martyn4 (12), 3 (1)1346976.0
4Brad Hodge4 (1)11354.2
5Andrew Symonds5 (10), 4 (2), 6 (1)1350884.7
5Darren LehmannMoved around5 (1), 6 (1), 7 (1)314107.7
6Michael ClarkeMoved around6 (6), 5 (3), 1 (2), 2 (2), 7 (1)1448179.9
6Michael HusseyMoved around6 (4), 7 (3)730494.7
7Shane Watson7 (2), 8 (1)381103.8
7Brad Haddin7 (1)13265.3
8Brad Hogg8 (4), 9 (1)53567.3
9Brett Lee9 (5), 8 (1)69783.6
10Jason Gillespie10 (5)552102.0
10Nathan Bracken10 (1)1150.0
11Glenn McGrath11 (4)4327.3

Quick answers

Who opened the batting for Australia in ODI 2005?

Australia most often opened with Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden in ODI 2005, with Ricky Ponting at No. 3.

Who batted as Australia's finisher?

Michael Clarke batted most often at No. 6 (14 innings, 481 runs).

How settled was the Australia top order?

Adam Gilchrist batted at No. 1 in 100% of their innings; Matthew Hayden batted at No. 2 in 100% of their innings.