Famed rapper Drake continues to delve into cricket betting, having wagered a substantial $650,000 on India’s victory over Pakistan in the forthcoming Group A match of the 2024 T20 World Cup. The game is set to occur at Nassau County International Stadium in New York on Sunday, June 9.

Drake confirmed his wager with an Instagram story and caption. If Rohit Sharma’s team prevails, he stands to win a total of $910,000, netting a profit of approximately $260,000.

The Canadian artist has made several notable bets on high-profile sporting events, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Formula One, international and club soccer, and the National Football League.
“We are 1 for 1 on cricket bets. Let’s start the run,” penned Drake.
The infamous ‘Drake Curse’—the phenomenon where teams Drake bets on tend to lose significant matches—has become a modern-day legend. While his substantial wager on Argentina to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup was successful, his recent bet on the Dallas Mavericks to defeat the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals did not pay off.

Drake recently bet $250,000 on KKR to beat SRH in IPL 2024 Final

Cricket’s rising popularity and the Indian Premier League (IPL) caught the attention of Drake, who placed his inaugural cricket wager during the 2024 finals. He bet on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeating the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the championship.

The artist won $446,562 as KKR, led by Shreyas Iyer, clinched their third title with a commanding victory in Chennai.

This event signifies Drake’s initial foray into international cricket betting. While the Men in Blue are the favored team, Pakistan’s unpredictability and the intensity of the rivalry must be considered.

India enters the match with a victory over Ireland in their first game of the 2024 T20 World Cup, whereas Pakistan recently faced a demoralizing defeat against the co-hosts, the USA.

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