How unfortunate for Kohli to be not present amongst the list of top batsmen in this series that too considering it's against Australia!
Mos to me has 4 top contenders.
From Australia, it's Steve Smith, without him Australia would have lost 4-0. Every time he failed, Australia never looked like they'll even compete, 4th innings in Ranchi being the exception.
From India
1. Pujara
2. Jadeja
3. Umesh Yadav