While the nation is glued to the IPL, cheering for their favorite teams and debating every no-ball and six, another high-stakes game is unfolding quietly but fiercely in the world of online poker. As stadiums erupt in celebration, virtual poker tables across India have been buzzing with their own kind of intensity—final table pressure, big bluffs, and six-figure finishes.
With the cricketing world setting the stage for drama and thrill, Poker India is matching that energy with elite tournament action. From Natural8 India to PokerBaazi and Adda52, the midweek poker grind saw massive wins, jaw-dropping scores, and breakout performances. While cricket fans ride the highs and lows of the IPL, poker grinders are scripting their own fairytales—one hand at a time.
Natural8 India – Midweek Momentum and Bounty Beatdowns
Shashank Vinod Phatak (Devil7979) – ₹5,82,617
Tournament: Big Game 25
Highlight: Devil7979 dominated the Big Game 25, pocketing a whopping ₹5.82 Lakh. Known for his fearless aggression and tournament IQ, Shashank continues to be a force on the virtual felt.
Shouryaanga – ₹2,64,528
Tournament: Daily Hyper Special 88
Highlight: A turbo specialist, Shouryaanga stayed composed in the fast-paced format and turned up the heat at the right moments to secure over ₹2.64 Lakh.
Harsh Bubna (Javed Chikna) – ₹2,31,720
Tournament: Bounty Warm-Up 88
Highlight: Harsh delivered a knockout performance in the bounty event, locking in ₹2.31 Lakh with sharp bounty targeting and final table control.
Harsh is a consistent performer at the highest stakes on Natural8 India read about him here.
Tushar Bhartia (BitcoinTrader) – ₹1,79,777
Tournament: Tuesday Bounty Hunters HR Special 525
Highlight: BitcoinTrader navigated a tough high-roller bounty field with finesse, earning a solid ₹1.79 Lakh score for his consistent grind.
PokerBaazi – Midweek MTT Breakdown
The Endeavour (₹50 Lakh GTD)
Winner: Sagar Raj (BustedAA) – ₹7,50,000
Runner-up: Abilash Bala (Steelbala) – ₹5,00,000
3rd Place: Nitin Rawat (Gambler42) – ₹3,69,000
Highlight: One of PokerBaazi’s most prestigious weekday tournaments saw a stacked final table. Sagar Raj delivered a clinical performance, topping a tough field to grab ₹7.5 Lakhs, while previous champ Abilash Bala continued his strong form. Nitin Rawat rounded out the top three with a solid finish.
The Endeavour Lite (₹15 Lakh GTD)
Winner: Anurag Srivastava (Rebuy2survive) – ₹2,11,000
Runner-up: Anurag Kureel (AGENTP52) – ₹2,06,000
3rd Place: Laksh Pal Singh (Boomtit23) – ₹1,22,000
Highlight: The Lite edition saw a close contest between regular crushers. Anurag Srivastava and Anurag Kureel nearly chopped the top two spots, while Laksh Pal Singh added yet another FT to his growing list of scores.
Big PLO-5 (₹10 Lakh GTD)
Winner: Nitin Rawat (Gambler42) – ₹2,44,000
Runner-up: Sagar Raj (BustedAA) – ₹1,83,000
3rd Place: R N (Rj147) – ₹1,22,000
Highlight: Nitin Rawat proved he’s not just an NLH specialist, crushing the 5-card PLO format for ₹2.44 Lakhs. Sagar Raj, already in top form, added another podium finish to his evening.
Daily Last Chance (₹10 Lakh GTD)
Winner: Sagar Raj (BustedAA) – ₹1,70,000
Runner-up: Oh..yeah – ₹1,15,000
3rd Place: Stivan Fernandes (Pokersadu) – ₹88,420
Highlight: Sagar completed a rare triple deep-run day, taking down the Daily Last Chance after his wins in The Endeavour and PLO-5. With over ₹11 Lakhs won in a single night, he’s arguably the week’s most dominant grinder.
Adda52 – Consistent Value and Familiar Names
The Mint (₹14 Lakh GTD)
Winner: Anish Vijay (Fishlover001) – ₹2,70,111
Runner-up: LuckboxingLife – ₹1,99,642
3rd Place: Checkthat – ₹1,47,560
Highlight: Anish Vijay played a near-perfect final table to close out The Mint and bag a healthy ₹2.7 Lakh. The tournament saw strong performances from both known grinders and rising talent.
Voyager (₹2.75 Lakh GTD)
Winner: Thebang02 – ₹55,553
Runner-up: Amminikutty – ₹41,876
3rd Place: Neela1236 – ₹31,567
Highlight: Adda52’s staple low-stakes daily MTT delivered again, with Thebang02 climbing to the top spot. The final table featured a close chip battle, with less than ₹15K separating the top three.
Poker in India Keeps Growing
From big-bang bounties on Natural8 India, to multi-format domination on PokerBaazi, and high-value finishes on Adda52, it’s clear the Indian online poker scene is only heating up. These midweek results prove once again that consistent grinders are thriving—and new faces are making serious moves.
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