IPL 2024 KKR vs SRH: The excitement surrounding the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) IPL 2024 final surged when 5 times Grammy-winning musician Drake made news by betting a massive USD 250,000 (₹2.07 crore) on KKR to win. This was Drake’s first time betting on cricket, the Canadian rapper often bets on a wide range of international sporting events.
Drake’s Betting History – From UFC Losses to SuperBowl Triumph
When it comes to sports betting, Drake has a history of taking chances, but his record has seen its share of highs and lows. Notably, in 2022, he bet USD 2 million on Israel Adesanya to beat Alex Pereira in a UFC battle, and he lost a sizable amount of money. Drake’s fortunes, however, improved when he accurately predicted that the Kansas City Chiefs would beat the San Francisco 49ers in the 2024 Super Bowl.
IPL 2024 Journey – KKR’s Dominance and SRH’s Resilience
After defeating SRH in Qualifier 1 and climbing to the top of the IPL rankings with 19 points, KKR’s path to win the IPL 2024 title has been nothing short of remarkable. Though they played well the whole season, SRH had a more difficult route and ended third in the points standings. They shown their resiliency by defeating Rajasthan Royals in the qualifier 2 and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the eliminator, setting up a thrilling final match.
Is Betting on IPL Legal in India?
No, is the simple response. In India, betting on cricket online is a legal grey area. Different interpretations result from the fact that internet betting is not covered by the Public Gambling Act of 1867. State-by-state, India’s rules governing gambling and betting are complicated, but in general, internet betting is prohibited.
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