Sunday, April 13, 2025, was a blockbuster day for India’s online poker scene, with over ₹1 Crore awarded across Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, and Adda52.
The ongoing Bounty Hunters Series 2025 on Natural8 India continued to deliver huge fields and record payouts, while PokerBaazi and Adda52 showcased top-tier competition through their Sunday flagships.

Leading the charge, Raskal pulled off a massive ₹84.98 Lakh win on Natural8 India, while consistent crushers like Aditya Kulkarni, Gaurav Sood, Siddhant Singh, and Anurag Srivastava locked up major titles.

Here’s the complete recap of the top performers.

Natural8 India – Raskal Headlines a Record-Breaking Sunday

Raskal – ₹84,98,345

Tournament: Bounty Hunters HR Main Event 525

Raskal crushed the prestigious Bounty Hunters HR Main Event, walking away with ₹84.98 Lakhs — one of the biggest single-event scores of 2025 so far.

XDarkEnergyX – ₹15,67,100 Combined

Tournaments: Zodiac Sunday Main Event + Midnight Madness 88

XDarkEnergyX delivered an extraordinary Sunday performance, combining deep runs across two major events:

• Zodiac Sunday Main Event: ₹9,04,030
  
• Midnight Madness 88: ₹6,63,070
  

With a total haul of ₹15.67 Lakhs, Rajesh firmly stamped his authority as one of the day’s biggest winners.

nikhilyadav – ₹8,23,096

Tournament: Sunday Bounty King 32

nikhilyadav showcased his bounty-hunting expertise with a strong ₹8.23 Lakh finish.

Sandeep Singh (ProKiller)  – ₹6,97,101

Tournament: Zodiac Sunday Main Event

Sandeep Singh battled through a tough field to secure a substantial ₹6.97 Lakhs payout.

Aniket Waghmare (Taking Souls) – ₹4,04,560

Tournament: Sunday Fifty Stack 55

Aniket Waghmare continued his strong online run with a ₹4.04 Lakh victory, adding another title to his Natural8 India resume.

Read more about Aniket’s major wins here.

Rahul Kharbanda (Bryant_24) – ₹5,05,266 Combined

Tournaments: Speed Racer Bounty 108 + Sunday Racer POWER HOUR 200

Rahul posted back-to-back deep finishes in turbo tournaments:

• Speed Racer Bounty 108: ₹2,60,349
  
• Sunday Racer POWER HOUR 200: ₹2,44,917
  

A total payday of ₹5.05 Lakhs further reinforced Bryant_24’s dominance in fast-structured events.

Manuranjith Ranganathan (Sanchu5527) – ₹3,96,777

• Tournament: Zodiac Dragon High Roller
  

Highlight:Manuranjith Ranganathan made a statement in the high-stakes Zodiac Dragon High Roller, securing ₹3.96 Lakhs. His performance in elite poker events like this sets him apart in India’s online poker scene.

Anant Purohit (EasyShips) – ₹2,11,854

• Tournament: Sunday CRAZY EIGHTS 88
  

Highlight: Anant Purohit continued his consistent form by finishing with ₹2.11 Lakhs in the Sunday CRAZY EIGHTS 88, securing another final table appearance to his record.

PokerBaazi – Sunday Flagship Results

BSS Super Value (₹2,500 Buy-in | ₹25L GTD)

• 1st: Anurag Srivastava (Rebuy2Survive) – ₹3,75,000
  
• 2nd: Misamvasr – ₹2,45,000
  
• 3rd: Yourstrulyanmol – ₹1,82,000
  Highlight: A value-packed win by Rebuy2Survive in a solid 25L GTD tourney.

Anurag Srivastava – Top Indian Poker Pro with ₹11 Crores in Earnings

Anurag Srivastava, also known by his online alias Rebuy2survive, is a leading Indian poker player from Delhi. With over ₹11 crores in online poker earnings, he ranks among India’s top professionals. Srivastava has achieved significant victories in major tournaments across popular platforms like PokerBaazi, Adda52, and Spartan Poker, including winning the National Poker Series (NPS) 2025 Megadive for ₹9.62 lakhs.

His poker accolades extend to titles in Adda52 Millions and Supreme events, showcasing his consistent success. Srivastava holds a Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking of #246,486, reflecting his global presence in prestigious tournaments like the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online and WPT DeepStacks India. His strategic expertise and consistent performance make him a respected figure in both the Indian and international poker scenes.

BSS Superstack (₹5,750 Buy-in | ₹50L GTD)

• 1st: Coverkumar – ₹7,71,000
  
• 2nd: Siddhant Singh (Aajnahiaana) – ₹5,14,000
  
• 3rd: RYPERPHI – ₹3,60,000
  Highlight: Coverkumar crushed the night’s biggest PokerBaazi event.
  

BSS Sprint (6-MAX) (₹2,300 Buy-in | ₹10L GTD)

• 1st: Siddhant Singh (Aajnahiaana) – ₹1,48,000
  
• 2nd: Dhirendra Kumar (Dhiru91) – ₹1,41,000
  
• 3rd: Abhishek Sonu (Chipndchair) – ₹88,550
  Highlight: Siddhant Singh showed short-handed dominance with another flagship win.

Siddhant Singh (AajNahiAana) – Rising Star in Indian Poker

Siddhant Singh, known as AajNahiAana, is making a mark in the Indian poker scene with impressive performances in online poker and live tournaments. His skill and consistency have earned him recognition as a top poker player in India.

Key Highlights:

• Junglee Poker Success:
  Singh earned ₹81,109 as the runner-up in Friday Supernova and won ₹2,44,000 in the Thursday PLO event on Junglee Poker.
  
• The Ballers Tournament Victory:
  He clinched ₹3,59,897 in The Ballers tournament, overcoming 117 players.
  
• PokerGuru Rankings:
  Siddhant Singh is ranked 14th in India’s poker rankings, reflecting his growing status in the Indian poker community.
  

Siddhant Singh’s strategic acumen and consistent performance make him a rising star in the Indian poker circuit.

Adda52 – Sunday Feature Results

Mystery Bounty (₹5,750 Buy-in | ₹25L GTD)

• 1st: Siddhant Singh (AajNahiAana) – ₹2,28,382
  
• 2nd: Beware67 – ₹1,67,404
  
• 3rd: DonkaShtra – ₹1,22,707
  Highlight: Siddhant dominated the Sunday grind across sites with another victory here.
  

Adda52 Millions (₹11,500 Buy-in | ₹25L GTD)

• 1st: Gaurav Sood (BuildPunt0K) – ₹5,00,987
  
• 2nd: Kovid Saraswat (fZZfZZ) – ₹3,78,963
  
• 3rd: Wakada87 – ₹2,86,659
  Highlight: Gaurav Sood flexes once again as one of India’s most consistent online performers.

Gaurav Sood – Indian Poker Pro with Global Recognition

Gaurav Sood, a highly successful Indian poker player from Gurgaon, Haryana, has made a name for himself in both online and live poker tournaments. Beginning his journey in 2013, Sood has since become one of India’s top poker professionals.

Career Highlights:

• World Series of Poker (WSOP): Over $90,000 in earnings across 27 cashes, including $83,034 in 2023.
  
• World Poker Tour (WPT): $14,667 in earnings from 4 cashes, with 3 top-three finishes.
  
• Asian Poker Tour (APT): Winner of the APT Online Series India 2.0 Championship Event with ₹12.06 lakhs in earnings.
  
• Online Poker: Named Player of the Year for three consecutive years, with over ₹5 crores in annual earnings.
  

Known for his analytical approach and adaptability, Sood’s strategic play continues to dominate the global poker scene.

Big Whale Finale (₹50L GTD)

• 1st: Aditya Kulkarni (Whatistheend) – ₹8,81,674
  
• 2nd: Sandeep Varma (effuno) – ₹6,39,917
  
• 3rd: lamAM – ₹4,64,485
  Highlight: Aditya dominated one of the highest-stakes Sunday events with nearly ₹9L in winnings.

Aditya Kulkarni – Accomplished Indian Poker Pro

Aditya Kulkarni, an experienced Indian poker player from Mumbai, has made a name for himself in both online and live poker tournaments. Known for his strategic gameplay and consistent results, Kulkarni is a key figure in the Indian poker community.

Career Highlights:

• Asian Poker Tour (APT): In the APT Online Series India 2021, Kulkarni finished in 2nd place in the Player of the Series standings, demonstrating his consistent performance across multiple events.
  
• PokerStars India INCOOP: Kulkarni claimed victory in the INCOOP 59 Sunday Special, earning ₹3.58 lakhs, further solidifying his online poker reputation.
  
• PokerBaazi’s The Big Show: Kulkarni secured ₹5.42 lakhs by winning The Big Show, marking a notable achievement in his poker career.
  

Kulkarni is recognized for his analytical approach and ability to adapt to different game dynamics, earning him respect among Indian poker professionals.

Final Word – India’s Online Poker is Red Hot

From Raskal’s stunning ₹84.9 Lakh victory to Siddhant Singh’s triple crown and Aditya Kulkarni’s Big Whale triumph, Sunday proved once again that poker in India is growing stronger every week.
With the Bounty Hunters Series 2025 attracting record participation, the future for Indian MTT grinders looks brighter than ever.

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