Champions Trophy 2025: Predicting top 3 wicket takers for England

England have not been at their best in ODIs for over a long time. They will be taking part in the Champions Trophy 2025 with a near full-strength squad which might not be enough for a win. In the recently concluded series against India, England lost all three games without giving enough fight. Batting was the major issue without a doubt although bowlers did their job in most of the matches.

For England to have any chance in the CT 2025, their bowlers have to bowl exceptionally well throughout the tournament. England’s bowling attack has a different variety of bowlers with most of them being pacers. Their spin attack has a sole designated specialist with a few part-timers who can get the job done. Some of their bowlers might’ve to deliver the greatest performance of their careers for England to win the CT 2025.

Here are the three bowlers who could claim the most number of wickets for England in the Champions Trophy 2025.

1. Mark Wood

Mark Wood is a genuine wicket taker who can operate in any phase of a game. To operate with the new ball, he has a genuine outswinger. For the middle overs, his sheer pace could trouble the batters. He has a good yorker and a terrific pace which could trouble the batters at the death. Wood has been England’s mainstay for a long time.

The express pacer is likely to operate as a first change in the CT, as England has alternatives with the new ball. He could mostly operate in the middle overs where his pace could be decisive for England. If the batters try to attack him, he could take wickets in the middle overs. Wood could be used in short bursts in different phases by England.

2. Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer hasn’t played a major ODI tournament for a long time due to multiple injuries. The star pacer seemed to return to his best in the ODI series against India. He is someone who can trouble the batters with his pace, variation, and seam. Jofra can swing the ball a bit early in the innings. He can use his pace to trouble the batters.

His slower ones and other variations can be handy at the death. Jofra is a genuine wicket taker with his skill sets. While form was the only concern for England, they can breathe easy given his performance against India. While he could go for some runs, Archer could claim wickets. He will be key for England to perform well in the Champions Trophy 2025. 

3. Adil Rashid

Adil Rashid is England’s most experienced player in the Champions Trophy 2025. Rashid has been England’s best ODI bowler post pandemic and will be key for England’s success in the CT 2025. He played a key role behind ENG’s win in the semifinal and the final of the ODI World Cup 2019. Even in the ODI World Cup 2023, he was one of their best bowlers.

Rashid can trouble the batters with his ability to spin the ball miles. His natural variation is leg spinner with occasional googlies. He varies pace well and keeps the batters guessing about the line and length. Rashid can trouble some of the best batters in the world. More importantly, he can pick wickets in the middle overs phase.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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