Ladbrokes: India hit bookies for six - £500,000 payout to India backers - 7/2 they win the 2015 World Cup

Story by Sarah Preece on 2011-04-02 18:04:11

INDIA'S WIN in the Cricket World Cup has cost Ladbrokes in excess of half a million pounds.

The pre-tournament favourites were the subject of two £80,000 bets from English customers at 7/2 with support for the winners remaining consistent at all stages of the tournament.

India are the 7/2 favourites to defend their crown at the 2015 World Cup co-hosted by Australia (4/1 second favourites) and New Zealand (10/1). England are 8/1 chances.

Alex Donohue of Ladbrokes said: "We feel like we've been smashed into the stands by Dhoni. His emphatic winner was a bitter pill to swallow and his men are the favourites to defend their crown in 2015."

Ladbrokes latest betting

2015 Cricket World Cup

• India - 7/2
• Australia - 4/1
• South Africa - 4/1
• Sri Lanka - 6/1
• Pakistan - 8/1
• England - 8/1
• New Zealand - 10/1
• West Indies - 12/1
• Bangladesh - 33/1
• Zimbabwe - 100/1