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

#2 Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) - 18 wickets

Santner's economy rate is worth drooling over

Matches - 11, Wickets - 18, Avg - 24.05, SR - 32.0, BBI - 5/50

A classic left-hand spinner in the mould of Ravindra Jadeja, Santner relies on stump-to-stump bowling and quickish deliveries that dart into the batsmen. The Kiwi all-rounder has had a successful year thus far having bagged 18 wickets in 11 games, second only to Rashid Khan from Afghanistan.

That Santner has played most of his games on pitches unresponsive to spinners makes his feat even more commendable. It is also worth noting that his economy of 4.51 in 2017 is the best among all bowlers in the Champions Trophy.

New Zealand do not have a power packed line-up like they used to and are pooled in with England and Australia, raising a big question mark on their abilities to make it past the league stage. Mitchell Santner's tight spells will be a much-needed weapon for the Kiwis against the two favourites in the group if they are to have a successful time in England,