In a surprising show of support for the Indian Premier League (IPL), Canadian rapper Drake has placed a massive bet of $750,000 (approximately ₹6.4 crore) on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to win the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings (PBKS).
Drake, who has previously shown an interest in cricket and IPL, shared a screenshot of his wager on Instagram via the crypto-betting platform Stake. Along with the post, he used RCB’s popular chant, “Ee Sala Cup Namde,” meaning “This year, the cup is ours,” signaling his strong confidence in the team’s chances.
If RCB clinches their maiden IPL title, Drake stands to win over $1.3 million (around ₹11.1 crore), making it one of the largest bets placed on the tournament so far. His high-profile endorsement has caught the attention of cricket fans worldwide, highlighting the growing global appeal of IPL and the intersection of sports and entertainment.
The IPL 2025 final is set to be a thrilling encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where both RCB and PBKS are aiming for their first-ever IPL championship. Drake’s wager adds an extra layer of excitement for fans as the two teams battle it out for cricket’s most coveted T20 trophy.
