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

#4 Chris Woakes (England) - 17 wickets

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.