| The cricket world cup starts on 13th March | | | | from their Ashes series win over England but |
| 2007 with the host nation West Indies | | | | the host nation West Indies should not be |
| entertaining Pakistan at Sabina Park, | | | | discounted as they will be eager to do well |
| Kingston, Jamaica. | | | | in front of their home crowds and South |
| | | | Africa are rated by many as the worlds best |
| The tournament which is held every 4 years | | | | one day cricket team as for the other teams |
| consists of 51 One Day International Matches | | | | any one of India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are |
| and an estimated 2.5 billion Television | | | | capable of winning the cricket world cup with |
| audience is expected to tune in to watch | | | | England and New Zealand considered to be |
| Crickets showpiece. | | | | outside chances. |
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| The cricket world cup is the most high | | | | Bangladesh and Zimbabwe complete the test |
| profile event in world cricket due to the | | | | cricket playing nations but are not serious |
| massive interest and worldwide live TV | | | | contenders to win the tournament and Kenya, |
| audience and record amounts of betting | | | | Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Bermuda and |
| interest are predicted as opportunities to | | | | Holland make up the rest of the teams. |
| profit from cricket betting will exist | | | | |
| throughout the tournament and millions of | | | | The 16 teams will be divided into 4 groups |
| pounds will be matched on the betting | | | | with the top 2 teams from each group |
| exchanges from sports bettors and betting | | | | advancing into the super 8 round where the |
| exchange traders alike and millions more will | | | | remaining 8 teams will play each other in a |
| be taken by traditional bookmakers and sports | | | | round robin format with the top 4 teams |
| books. | | | | qualifying for the world cup semi-finals. |
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| So who will win? It is hard to see beyond the | | | | The 2 semi-finals winners will then contest |
| hot favourites Australia having won the | | | | the cricket world cup final on April 28th at |
| Champions Trophy in November 2006 and fresh | | | | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. |