Ashes rivals on show

Cricket's long-standing rivals England and Australia will be going head-to-head against each other in a crunch battle at the Home of Cricket, Lord's in London this afternoon.

England was billed as the pre-tournament favourites, however, their campaign, has derailed following two losses.

They were expected to bulldoze opponents with their batting might but two losses, one each to Pakistan and Sri Lanka has put their chances of even making the semi-final under threat.

Eoin Morgan's men are placed fourth in the 10-team World Cup points table with 8 points from 6 matches.

However, the likes of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan are keeping the pressure on the hosts.Speaking to India Today, batting great Sachin Tendulkar said England will be under considerable pressure when they take on arch-rivals at Lord's.

He said, “They will be under tremendous pressure.You look at the way Aussies have played, the moment they realize it is the time to go for the kill they go all out.That will put pressure on England.

England is heading into the big-ticket clash on the back of a 20-run defeat over Sri Lanka in Leeds.The hosts have been missing their big-hitting opener Jason Roy and he has been ruled out of today’s clash.

Australia meanwhile, is sitting pretty at the 2nd spot with 10 points from 6 matches and win today will help them move to the top of the points table.

However, Australia head Coach Justin Langer said his team will not underestimate England and maintained Eoin Morgan's men are still titled favorites.

He said See how they've played for four years, they're the best team in the world..Look at their team Nothing has changed in a week.

The game is slated to get underway at 1500 Sri Lanka time.