Ee Sala Cup Namde! Rapper Drake Bets Big on RCB Ahead of Historic IPL 2025 Final

Ahmedabad, June 3: As the Indian Premier League 2025 final takes center stage tonight at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the cricketing world holds its breath for what promises to be a historic clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings. Adding to the buzz, international music icon and Grammy-winning rapper Drake has made headlines by placing a massive ₹6.25 crore bet on RCB to lift their first-ever IPL trophy.

In a surprising Instagram story posted on Tuesday, Drake revealed that he has wagered $750,000 (approximately ₹6.25 crore) on RCB via the global betting platform Stake. With betting odds set at 1.75, a Royal Challengers win could net the rapper over ₹10.94 crore (around $1.31 million).

The 18th season of the IPL has been a rollercoaster, and tonight it will crown new champions. For RCB, led unexpectedly by young skipper Rajat Patidar, this final represents the culmination of a 17-year wait. Despite early struggles and a shaky home record, the team rallied late in the season—thanks in large part to the fiery form of Virat Kohli and the resilience of their bowling unit.

Interestingly, this season saw a strategic shift when RCB handed captaincy duties to Patidar. While some moments showed tension between senior stalwart Kohli and the young leader, Patidar held his ground, earning respect with calm, confident leadership.

Across the pitch, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer chases a historic milestone of his own. Having already won the IPL with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024, Iyer now aims to become the first captain to win IPL titles with two different franchises. His record as a leader is nothing short of exceptional, having guided three different teams to IPL finals under three different coaches.

Tonight’s final is not just a contest between bat and ball, but a battle of legacies. Either RCB will finally break their title curse, or Shreyas Iyer will etch his name in the annals of IPL history.

Regardless of the outcome, this final has all the ingredients of a sporting spectacle—from international celebrity involvement to emotional fanfare and historic implications on both sides. The world will be watching.