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

#3 Liam Plunkett (England) - 17 wickets

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 07:  Liam Plunkett of England celebrates taking the wicket of Andy Balbirnie of Ireland during the Royal London One Day International between England and Ireland at Lord's Cricket Ground on May 7, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Plunkett's express pace will be a huge weapon for England in the tournament

Matches - 8, Wickets - 17, Avg - 19.64, SR - 22.6, BBI - 4/40

Although much less celebrated than Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes, Liam Plunkett has slowly carved a name for himself in the England ODI setup. With Steven Finn no longer in favour, Plunkett's extra yard of pace is imperative to England in the shorter formats of the game.

He underlined his value for the side in 2017 with four instances of taking three wickets or more in an innings with his best figures of 4/40 coming against the Windies in North Sound. Plunkett has added a tricky leg-cutter to his repertoire, making him even more dangerous. The delivery is already reaping benefits, with him dismissing 2017's top run-getter, Faf du Plessis, with a smart leg-cutter in Leeds two days back.

Plunkett's 2017 has been exceptional so far and England will hope that he continues to shine in the tournament.

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