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

#1 Hasan Ali (Pakistan) - 18 wickets

Two five-wicket hauls in eight games has pushed Hasan Ali's wicket tally to 18 in 2017

Matches - 8, Wickets - 18, Avg - 23.22, SR - 21.6, BBI - 5/38

Although all eyes are on Mohammad Amir and Yasir Shah, Hasan Ali has quietly chipped away from one end for Pakistan in ODIs. With 18 wickets in just eight games, including two five-wicket hauls, Hasan Ali is the leading wicket-taker alongside Santner amongst the bowlers set to play the Champions Trophy.

The economy rate has, however, been a big issue for Hasan Ali with him conceding at more than six an over. His wicket-taking ability has overshadowed his other weaknesses, though.

He finished the five-match series against Australia with 12 wickets and then snared six wickets in three games against the Windies, including a career best 5/38 in Providence. Going into the Champions Trophy as underdogs, Pakistan will rely on Hasan Ali to provide them vital breakthroughs.

* Four bowlers from Associate nations have taken more than 16 wickets in 2017. They are Rashid Khan from Afghanistan (26 wickets), Peter Chase from Ireland (17 wickets), Zahoor Khan from UAE (17 wickets) and Imran Haider from UAE (16 wickets).