RCB vs Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 Final – Drake’s ₹6.4 Crore Bet Steals the Spotlight

The stage is set for an electrifying IPL 2025 final at Narendra Modi Stadium, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will lock horns with Punjab Kings in a battle for their maiden IPL title. With just hours to go, anticipation is sky-high as both teams aim to end an 18-year drought and etch their names in IPL history.

RCB, led by first-time captain Rajat Patidar, has garnered massive support, including from global music icon Drake. The Canadian rapper, known for hits like God’s Plan and One Dance, placed a staggering $750,000 (₹6.4 crore) bet on RCB through the popular betting platform Stake. Drake shared a screenshot of his wager on Instagram, captioning it with RCB’s iconic fan chant, “Ee sala cup namde,” signaling his confidence in the team’s victory.

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You can also join the race along with Drake by placing a bet on IPL betting apps. Fans are divided, with some rallying behind RCB’s talisman Virat Kohli, who has been with the franchise since 2008 and is yet to lift the IPL trophy despite reaching the finals in 2009, 2011, and 2016. Others are rooting for Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings, who have shown dominance and are eager to claim their first-ever IPL title. Patidar, speaking at a press conference ahead of the Tuesday clash, expressed his team’s determination to win for Kohli. “He has given a lot of years to RCB and international cricket. We’ll try to do our best in the game. We’re not focused on the fact that it’s the final; we just want to play our best cricket and keep things simple,” Patidar said, emphasizing a grounded approach despite the high stakes. As the clock ticks down, all eyes are on Ahmedabad for what promises to be a thrilling contest.

Will RCB fulfill Drake’s prophecy and finally claim the elusive title, or will Punjab Kings spoil the party? 2025 final is poised to be a night to remember.

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