As Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) aim for their first-ever IPL title in Tuesday night’s final against Punjab Kings (PBKS), the atmosphere is electric—not just in India, but globally. The ever-popular chant “Ee Sala Cup Namde” has taken over social media, and in a surprising twist, Canadian rapper Drake has joined the chorus.
Drake isn’t just hyping the moment—he’s financially backing it, too. The global music sensation placed a $750,000 bet on RCB to lift the 2025 IPL trophy, sharing a screenshot on Instagram via Stake. With odds of 1.75, he stands to win over $1.3 million if Rajat Patidar’s squad triumphs over Shreyas Iyer’s PBKS at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
While cricket remains niche in North America, Drake’s wager left many fans baffled. Comments flooded in: “Cricket? 750K? Let me tail this,” and “We betting on cricket now?” Regardless, the buzz has brought IPL into new global territory.
Both RCB and PBKS are chasing their first title since the league’s inception in 2008. RCB last reached the final nine years ago, when Virat Kohli shattered records with 973 runs in a single season. In 2025, he’s back in top form, with over 600 runs this campaign. Meanwhile, PBKS are led by the impressive Shreyas Iyer, making this clash one for the ages.
The final is also a star-studded affair. Preity Zinta, Anushka Sharma, and rumored couple RJ Mahvash and Yuzvendra Chahal are expected in the stands among Bollywood’s elite.
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