In the finals of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, the rapper placed his wagers on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) versus the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The highly anticipated showdown between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup delivered intense drama. India struggled with their batting, posting a modest 119 runs in the first innings. However, led by the exceptional Jasprit Bumrah, who claimed a remarkable three-wicket haul, the Indian bowlers mounted a remarkable comeback. They applied relentless pressure, stifling the Pakistani run chase at every turn. Amidst the tension, Rishabh Pant’s aggressive innings sparked a glimmer of hope for India. Ultimately, against all odds, India clinched victory by a narrow margin of 6 runs, igniting jubilant celebrations in the stands. Among the elated crowd was Canadian rapper Drake, who secured a substantial £200,000 from a successful bet on the match.
As per a report in Mirror UK, Drake has significantly boosted his bank balance with a successful wager on the T20 World Cup. The 37-year-old artist disclosed a substantial £510,000 bet on India to triumph over arch-rivals Pakistan in their T20 World Cup Group A encounter. His bold move paid off handsomely as India clinched a narrow victory by just six runs. This triumphant outcome translated into a substantial £715,000 payout for Drake, yielding a tidy £204,000 profit.
This isn’t the rapper’s first foray into cricket betting. During the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Drake placed his bets on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the finals against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.