Sydney: With the World Cup in the back of their minds, favourites Australia and England will lock horns in the opening match of the ODI cricket tri-series here today, looking to test their squads one last time in the final lead-up to next month's mega-event.


England players share a light moment at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday. Pic/Getty Images 

High on confidence after the 2-0 Test series win over India, the Australians will face England at the Sydney Cricket Ground today before renewing hostilities with the reigning World Cup title holders in Melbourne on Sunday.