Can't go through everyone's numbers again. Just looking at Mathews (best bat in the team) against the top 7
1st innings - 40.5
2nd innings - 48.9
While he's clearly better in the 2nd innings, he does have a decent 1st innings average that doesn't hurt the team. That's an acceptable record overall. I think you need to do at least 40 in the first dig these days to be considered a serious player if you bat from 3 to 6. Of course, openers would record lower values.
1st innings - 40.5
2nd innings - 48.9
While he's clearly better in the 2nd innings, he does have a decent 1st innings average that doesn't hurt the team. That's an acceptable record overall. I think you need to do at least 40 in the first dig these days to be considered a serious player if you bat from 3 to 6. Of course, openers would record lower values.