Drake's Bet For RCB (Source: @JPIDN/x.com, @champagnepapi/instagram.com)
The big day has finally arrived, and the excitement is already going beyond the sky. After clearing all the odds, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Punjab Kings stand before one final shot that can bring them their maiden IPL trophies.
The cricket fever is at an all-time high, and the IPL 2025 final is rewriting the rules of excitement. Canadian rapper Drake is a perfect example of that, as his massive bet on RCB’s trophy win is turning heads.
Drake Catches the RCB Fever
Around the world, Drake has made fans groove to his raps, but there’s something unexpected that's got him hooked, and it's cricket. In a country where baseball is a dominating sport, Drake’s madness for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru grabbed attention. As the team is set to face Punjab Kings in the final, his massive bet on RCB’s first-ever IPL trophy is making waves.
Ahead of the game going live, the Canadian star made a bet on a crypto-betting platform called Stake and shared the screenshot on his social media handle. While backing the Rajat Patidar-led side, he dropped a jaw-dropping $750,000, which is equivalent to a staggering 6.41 crore in INR, sending shockwaves through fans.
In the screenshot, it is clearly seen that the star has a chance to win over $1.3 million, which is around 11.11 crore in INR. He even threw in an extra punch by captioning it “Ee Sala Cup Namde,” echoing his love for the team. After the post came out, it is turning heads.
Drace's Post (Source: @champagnepapi/instagram.com)
One Final Shot For Their Maiden IPL Trophy
After 17 long years, both finalist sides are aiming for their maiden IPL trophy, as the Punjab Kings and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are still looking for their maiden IPL trophy. After shattering the group stage along with the knockouts, both sides are standing on the brink of their ‘dream come true’ moment.
After 11 years, the Punjab Kings have entered the final under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership. On the other hand, Rajat Patidar has led the team to the final after 9 years. With both teams eyeing their maiden trophy, fans are waiting to see the new winner of the IPL.