Irish punters exploited upset

Australia have been cut to 7/4 to win the World Cup, and Ladbrokes admitted they lost money from Ireland’s upset win over Pakistan in Jamaica. Spokesman Robin Hutchison told charlierandallcricket: "We hardly took a penny on Ireland before the game, as the punters didn't think they had a prayer. But as it progressed confidence grew and we ended up losing a pretty penny.” The Irish were 8/1 to win before the match, but were backed extensively in play, including a bet of £12,000 at 5/6.