Shahabuddin Mansuri is a prime example of someone who rose from poverty to riches. He earned a whopping Rs 1.50 crore in just one day, thanks to his love for cricket and the Indian Premier League.
Shahabuddin Mansuri resides in the town of Bhirwani in Madhya Pradesh.
He has been playing mobile-based fantasy cricket leagues for the past two years as he is an avid cricket fan.
On April 2nd, he created a team for the Kolkata vs Punjab match by paying just Rs 49. Fortunately, he secured the first position in the game.
He won prize money of Rs 1.50 crore.
He has been playing this game for over two years. He never imagined winning such a massive amount.
He has received an initial amount of Rs 20 lakh, out of which Rs 6 lakh will be deducted as tax.
According to India Today’s report, he currently resides in a rented flat. With his prize money, he plans to buy a new house and start a new business.
His family has been receiving congratulatory messages from their friends and relatives, and he has become an internet sensation.
A user wrote, “Shahabuddin Mansuri, a cab driver from Sendhwa block (Barwani district) in Madhya Pradesh, won Rs 1.5 crore by betting Rs 50 on KKR & K11 Punjab IPL match through an online gaming app. He will now build a home as he was previously living in a rented house.”