England vs West Indies 2017: 2nd ODI, 5 talking points

ST JOHN'S, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA - MARCH 05:  Chris Woakes of England bats during the 2nd One Day International match between the West Indies and England at Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground on March 5, 2017 in St John's, Antigua And Barbuda  (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Chris Woakes slammed a terrific half-century to help England cross the line

#4 Steven Finn third quickest to 100 ODI scalps

ST JOHN'S, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA - MARCH 05:  Steven Finn of England celebrates with teammates after dismissing Kieran Powell of the West Indies during the 2nd One Day International match between the West Indies and England at Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground on March 5, 2017 in St John's, Antigua And Barbuda  (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Finn became the third quickest England bowler to 100 wickets in ODIs

England have tried many fast bowlers in recent times that Steven Finn had been slightly pushed to the background. But as they say, stats never lie, and Finn proved his worth with two quick wickets up front, the second of which made him the third quickest England bowler to 100 ODI wickets.

The tall, lanky seamer has pace, generates uncomfortable bounce and bowls the right channels to keep batsmen on their toes. His occasional problem of his foot hitting the non-striker's stumps also seems to have disappeared which makes quite a pleasing package to have.

With Chris Woakes playing the Anderson role in the team and Liam Plunkett offering the out and out pace option, Finn's hit the deck bowling might just be what England needs to complete their bowling jigsaw.

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