Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar. (Photo source: X/IPL)
The 18th edition of the has reached its grand finale, with the 2025 Final set to take place between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With the stakes higher than ever, several celebrities have shown their support for their favorite teams.
Here is a look at the top celebrities who have put their bucks on franchises ahead of IPL 2025 Final:
1. Drake
Drake. (Photo source: Drake)
Canadian rap superstar Drake has put a whopping $750,000 on 's maiden IPL win. The bet was made via the crypto-betting platform Stake which carries odds of 1.75, meaning the rapper stands to win over $1.3 million if the Rajat Patidar-led side emerges victorious against PBKS. Notably, Drake was also involved in the previous IPL final, where he betted on Shah Rukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in winning the trophy. KKR eventually won by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
2. Karan Aujla
Karan Aujla. (Photo source: Karan Aujla)
Punjabi and Bollywood singer Karan Aujla has raised the stakes ahead of the IPL 2025 Final by placing a massive bet on to lift the trophy. In an Instagram story, the singer revealed that he has put CA$500,000 at stake for PBKS. With odds of 1.90, Aujla stands to win CA$950,000 if PBKS clinch their maiden IPL title. As the franchise makes its second appearance in an IPL final, Aujla's high-stakes bet has added extra anticipation to the showdown.
