Kolkata Knight Riders tasted sweet victory last night as they lifted the IPL 2024 trophy after nearly a decade! This year¡¯s victory marks their third IPL win? as they swept the final by ruthlessly beating Sunrisers Hyderabad.?
Following an impressive bowling performance that saw them dismiss SRH for a mere 113 runs, the Knight Riders successfully chased down the target in 10.3 overs, securing a remarkable 8-wicket victory.
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KKR's decade-long IPL trophy drought came to an end with this win, bringing immense joy to both the team's fans and players. Owner SRK, who had been under the weather, didn't miss a single breath to join the celebration. He was seen cheering for his team and congratulating them with warm hugs and kisses. He also shared a tender moment with KKR¡¯s mentor Gautam Gambhir as he played a vital role to make the team win the coveted trophy.?
Well, looks like not just the desi folks, even Drake has all the reason to celebrate with victory.?
Grammy-winning rapper Drake gained attention by wagering approximately Rs 2 crore on KKR to emerge victorious in the IPL 2024 Final against SRH. With odds of 1.8, he stood to win USD 450,000 if KKR won.?
Drake ventured into cricket betting for the first time, having previously explored betting in basketball, American football, and rugby. He shared the bet slip on his instagram which caused a major frenzy on the internet, adding to the excitement around the IPL final.?
Drake captioned his Instagram Story with, "I am going with KKR for my first ever cricket bet, Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo," along with an image of the bet slip.?
Now that KKR has defeated SRH and emerged victorious Drake has inevitably won his bet. He will now collect 450,000 dollars (Rs 3.5 crore approx) which means that? an extra Rs 1.5 crore has been added to his wealth.?
However, the rapper is yet to share an update after winning the bet but he sure has made a sizable amount of money, thanks to Kolkata Knight Riders!