ICC Champions Trophy 2017: 5 best bowling performances in the tournament

#3 Mark Wood vs Australia

Wood wedged through the Australian lineup

By the time these two perennial rivals met in the group stage, England had already bulldozed their way into the semis, while Australia’s hopes were hanging by a thread, courtesy the ‘English Summer’. Needing a win to qualify, the Kangaroos were sent in to bat first by Eoin Morgan.

Wood, along with Jake Ball, started with the new ball and the Ashington-born pacer struck in his fourth over as vice-captain David Warner edged one to Buttler. Steve Smith steadied the ship for Aussies and scored a well-deserved half century before Wood came back in his second spell to strike again.

The 27-year-old right arm fast bowler accounted for the wickets of Smith, Maxwell and Zampa and returned with figures of 10-1-33-4, playing a huge part in his team’s victory.