5 reasons why Australia can win the ICC Champions Trophy 2017

Mitchell Starc's potency

Such is the nature of ODI cricket these days that totals of 300 are no longer daunting and 400 is almost becoming the new 300. When you have batsman carting the bowlers to all corners, rules in favor of them, smaller grounds and bigger bats, the need for bowlers who can win games on their own, becomes even more crucial.

Mitchell Starc is just that. Capable of bowling at the toes or at the head, swinging the ball in or away, bowling with the new ball or the old and swinging the tide in Australia's favor at the start or the death, reversing the opponent's fortunes, Starc has it all. And when you add that he bowls in excess of 150 kmph and is a left-arm fast bowler as well, you have the perfect package.

And that is why, despite the presence of several destructive batsmen, it will be Starc who will be key to Australia's chances. As the leader of the bowling attack, if he gets his side off to a good start, then the batting will have little work to do. Although there is some concerns about his fitness, Australia will be banking on the left-arm seamer to come through with the goods.