England win toss, decides to bat first

SYDNEY: England won the toss and elected to bat against Australia in the first match of the cricket tri-series at the SCG, here today.

Teams: England: Eoin Morgan (capt), Moeen Ali, Ian Bell, James Taylor, Joe Root, Ravi Bopara, Jos Buttler, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Stuart Broad, Steven Finn.

Australia: George Bailey (capt), Aaron Finch, David Warner, Shane Watson, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Brad Haddin, James Faulkner, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Xavier Doherty.