Nishant Sharma Wins Poker Dream 11 Malaysia Main Event

Nishant Sharma has accomplished a historical record in the poker scene by winning the Poker Dream 11 Malaysia Main Event for the second consecutive time. His fantastic achievement brought him a startling MYR 811,629, almost ₹1.53 Crores. For the Indian poker community, the event—which took place in the gorgeous Genting Highlands from August 1 to August 12—showcased Sharma’s extraordinary consistency and talent.

Nishant Sharma: A Star-Studded Event

Combining local talents with international poker expertise, the Poker Dream 11 Malaysia Main Event attracted much interest. Given Sharma’s recent triumph at the Poker Dream 10 Vietnam Main Event, where he won VN₫ 3.757 Billion (around ₹1.23 Crores), his victory was very noteworthy. Sharma confirmed his supremacy and set a new personal best by ranking first in Malaysia, further strengthening his profile on the Asian poker circuit.

Highlights of a Final Table

The Main Event’s last table was a fantastic display. Among the fierce rivals Sharma encountered were Harsh Dembla, Ang Yang Siang, Kamiya Leo, Cheong Kim Fye Vince, Phua Chern Chze Isaac, Liu De Feng, Martynov Vladimir, and Chong Yong Chin. Besides, sharma’s experience emerged in the face of strong resistance, confirming his reputation as a top player in the area.

Extra Success During the Series

Sharma’s triumph transcended the Main Event. He also did quite well in a few other tournaments spread around the series:

• Event #1: MYR 1,000 Malaysia Open – Sharma came in 36th out of a huge field, collecting MYR 7,900 (1.49 Lakhs).
• Event #5: MYR 2,101 Mystery Big Bounty — Sharma came home with MYR 67,300 (~₹12.72 Lakhs) after finishing runner-up.

Over the series, Sharma amassed MYR 886,829 (~₹1.68 Crores), which helped him rank among India’s top 10 all-time money list.

Indian Athletes Make Their Mark

For Indian poker players, who were visible at several events, the Poker Dream 11 Malaysia was a noteworthy event:

• Akshay Nasa ended a year-long dry drought by winning Event # 42: MYR 5,000 Mini High Roller. With a sum of MYR 104,500 (~₹19.75 Lakhs), NASA’s triumph came with a maiden Poker Dream trophy.
• With a prize of MYR 30,500 (~₹5.76 Lakhs), Mannan Kapadia won Event #30: MYR 1,000 Mystery Bounty Turbo, making a notable impact in his debut.

Highlights and Findings in Series

The diversity of fascinating events in the Poker Dream 11 Malaysia series added to the general thrills of the show:

• Event #1: With its MYR 1 Billion guarantee, the Malaysia Open was a big attraction. It drew 2,196 entries and produced a prize fund of MYR 2.424 Billion. While local players Xin Chin and Daniel Xiong earned the top two spots, Indian players, including Sharma, Mohammed Burud, Alok Birewar, and others, finished poorly.

• Event #3: MYR 1,000 NLH Turbo; Chun Chan won and took home a top prize of MYR 36,800. Finished 24th, Indian player Simones Samsundar brought in MYR 1,600 (~₹30,000).

• Event #4: MYR 1,000 Hyper Turbo – Malaysian player Zi Lim won; Indian player Zarvan Tumboli came in seventh place and added MYR 3,000 (~₹57,000) to his bankroll.

• Event #5: MYR 2,100 Mystery Big Bounty had a massive MYR 562,000 prize pool. Chee Pun came out on top; Sharma placed runner-up with MYR 67,300 (~₹12.72 Lakhs).

• Event #9: MYR 2,101. Ding Piu won this event, winning MYR 151,500, deep stack. Notable finishes also came from Indian players Vaibhav Sharma and Hitesh Vasandani.

• Event #13: MYR 1,500 Mystery Bounty – Chang Piao emerged victorious with MYR 97,600; Indian participants like Pranav Agarwal and Abhishek Bhattacharjee guaranteed significant payments.

Super High Roller and Ladies Event

Ladies Event: With 141 entries, this freeroll had MYR 33,034 in prize money. With India’s Ankita Ajay sixth and earning MYR 1,800 (~₹34,000), Belarusian player Maryia Sarayeva earned the top prize of MYR 8,000.

Event #25: MYR 30,000 Super High Roller Dominating this event, Malaysian ace Michael Soyza took home MYR 869,000. Additionally, this triumph came after his recent triumph in the APPT Super High Roller in Manila, spanning a fantastic two-week period for Soyza.

Nishant Sharma: In conclusion

With Nishant Sharma’s back-to-birth triumphs standing out as a historic feat, the Poker Dream 11 Malaysia series displayed extraordinary talent and fierce competition. Throughout the series, Indian players proved their skill, which added to an unforgettable event with outstanding performances and results.