India, the favourite team of betting syndicates still!

Despite batting collapses ( there is a Conspiracy Theory that it was done deliberately ) and sub standard bowling, India continue to be favourites with the betting syndicates.

They not only expect Ind to beat the Kangaroos, but to go all the way.

Ind take on defending Champion Aus on Thursday. The Champions' invincible aura is gone, as they holed out to Pak on Saturday ! Undoubtedly the loss to Pak will awaken them but then they are facing India in India, with Ponting in poor form and with a lower and middle order which have not clicked.

Maybe Ind wouldnt have got the 8/13 favourites tag, if the WC was played on the green tops of Aus ! Reports that Ponting's captaincy may be over after this match add fuel to the fire to the already lowered Aus morale ! Ladsbroke give India 8/13 odds. For Australia, the odds are 5/4. Williamhill tips Ind at 4/6 to beat the mighty Kangaroos !

Suddenly the chinks in the Aussie armour are exposed. It is clear that Aus have not replaced Warne, McGrath, Hayden or Gilchrist properly. Even though Aus beat Eng 6-1 after the Ashes defeat, Eng was exhausted both physically and mentally, as the Ashes series had taken a toll of their physique and psyche.

SA and SL are next favourites, according to betting syndicates. According to Ladsbroke, Ind may meet either SA or SL in the final, and the odds are 5/1 in Ind's favour !

Ladsbroke gives SA 7/2 and SL 9/2 to win the Title. Only one betting side differs. Bet365. They give the Proteas 3/1 favourites in the first place, with Ind in the second place !