Canadian Rapper Sparks Buzz with Massive Bet on Royal Challengers Bengaluru
In an unexpected twist ahead of the IPL 2025 final, global music sensation and Canadian rapper Drake has placed a whopping ₹6.41 crore (approx. $750,000) bet on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to win their maiden IPL title. The final, scheduled at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, will see RCB clash with Punjab Kings (PBKS) for the trophy.
Drake, known for his bold sports wagers, revealed the bet via his Instagram account, posting a screenshot from the crypto-betting platform Stake. He captioned it with RCB’s iconic slogan: “Ee sala cup namde”, igniting excitement among Indian cricket fans and surprising international followers unfamiliar with cricket’s popularity.
🏆 High Stakes, High Hopes: Drake Eyes ₹11.11 Crore Win
With betting odds at 1.75, Drake stands to win a jaw-dropping ₹11.11 crore (around $1.3 million) if Virat Kohli and his team lift the cup tonight. This marks yet another high-profile celebrity endorsement of cricket’s growing global appeal.
The match is particularly significant as neither RCB nor PBKS has won an IPL title since the tournament’s inception in 2008. Tonight’s final ensures a new champion will be crowned after three years of title retentions.
🔥 Battle of Titans: Kohli vs Iyer
RCB reached the final with a commanding win over PBKS in Qualifier 1, while Punjab edged out Mumbai Indians in a nail-biting Qualifier 2.
RCB’s campaign has largely been led by Virat Kohli, who has scored over 600 runs this season. On the other side, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer—who led Kolkata Knight Riders to victory last year—is also in red-hot form.
With the final set to captivate millions of cricket fans, Drake’s headline-making bet has only added to the buzz.
