ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Top 5 wicket-takers this year from the participating nations

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 21:  The ICC Champions Trophy on February 21, 2017 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  (Photo by Neville Hopwood/Getty Images)
The ICC Champions Trophy is set to start on June 1 in England

#4 Chris Woakes (England) - 17 wickets

LEEDS, ENGLAND - MAY 24:  England bowler Chris Woakes celebrates with Joe Root after taking the final South Africa wicket to win the match by 72 runs during the 1st Royal London One Day International match between England and South Aafrica at Headingley on May 24, 2017 in Leeds, England.  (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Woakes has been outstanding for England with the white ball in 2017

Matches - 7, Wickets - 17, Avg - 18.0, SR - 21.5, BBI - 4/38

England's One Day resurgence coincided with the emergence of Chris Woakes as a huge force in County Cricket – making him an automatic selection in the national side. Although benched in favour of Stokes several times during his early days for England, Woakes has slowly but steadily become a constant member of the England XI.

With a focus on bowling a tight line and length and having the ability to move the ball off the pitch at pace, Woakes has taken over from Stuart Broad as England's limited-overs' trump card with the ball. He has 17 wickets in 7 games with his best of 4/38 coming against South Africa two days back.

He has peaked at the right time and also had a productive IPL with the Kolkata Knight Riders. In home conditions, Woakes' opening spell will be a crucial factor in England's campaign, especially considering the fact that he has given runs away at a miserly rate of 5.01 this year.

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