Halfway Mark: The Battle for Poker Glory Intensifies!

At the Halfway Mark, Who’s Holding the Strongest Hand at National Poker Series India 2025?
You wanted fire, we gave you an inferno. National Poker Series India 2025 has not just been the biggest, fiercest, and boldest Poker tournament in the country – it has redefined the very landscape of Poker. Legends are being tested, new champions are emerging and every chip tossed onto the table carries the weight of dreams, sweat and pure, unfiltered skill.

As of Sunday, we’ve officially crossed the halfway mark!
315 medals have been awarded and a jaw-dropping 50.26 CR in prize money has been distributed. But the real question on everyone’s mind – who are the stars shining the brightest in National Poker Series India 2025?

Bhanu Prakash KC ‘Chennaino1’ – The Player to Beat (30 Points, 4 Medals)!
Bhanu Prakash KC isn’t just holding the fort – he’s setting it on fire. With 30 points, the Karnataka-based crusher has taken the lead and isn’t letting go. Before this year, he had only two National Poker Series medals to his name – a Gold in 2021 and another in 2023. But 2025? It’s a whole new ballgame.

From barely playing in 2024 to completely dominating in 2025, Bhanu has tripled his career medal count in just two weeks! Not only that, but he has nearly doubled his lifetime National Poker Series cash earnings, skyrocketing from 27.98 LAC to 55.03 LAC!

Bhanu’s Medal Haul:

• 🥇 Gold – NPS#37 Knockout 50L GTD (KO) – 5.8 LAC (Feb 28)
• 🥈 Silver – NPS#38 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT – 2.79 LAC (Feb 28)
• 🥇 Gold – NPS#58 Megadive – 2.46 LAC (Mar 3)
• 🥈 Silver – NPS#49 (6-Max) SPRINT – 2.93 LAC (Mar 10)

Mohit Bohra ‘bullets777’ – The Silent Assassin (30 Points, 4 Medals)
Step aside, because Mohit Bohra is right on Bhanu’s heels. The Gujarat grinder stormed into the scene on Day 1 with a Silver and has refused to back down. With 30 points, he’s locked in a neck-and-neck battle for the top spot.

His performance is nothing short of extraordinary. Until now, Mohit had only a handful of cashes across previous National Poker Series editions. But 2025 has changed his fate. With four medals in the bag and lifetime earnings now at 32.05 LAC, Mohit is a serious threat to Bhanu’s throne.

Mohit’s Medal Haul:

• 🥈 Silver – NPS#6 Marathon – 4 LAC (Feb 23)
• 🥇 Gold – NPS#27 Slamdunk – 2.45 LAC (Feb 26)
• 🥇 Gold – NPS#92 Relay – 4.6 LAC (Mar 8)
• 🥈 Silver – NPS#45 Knockout – 2.41 LAC (Mar 10)

Zarvan Tumboli ‘MomSaid5Bet’ – The Dark Horse (25 Points, 4 Medals)
For years, Zarvan Tumboli was known as a live Poker beast, but 2025 has proven he’s just as lethal online. From zero medals before this year to four in just a few weeks, he’s silencing every doubter in style.

With 25 points, Zarvan has been a consistent force, keeping Maharashtra firmly in the leaderboard race. While his initial burst slowed down, a Silver finish in the NPS#67 Tuesday Tornado reaffirmed his dominance. With 27.33 LAC in cashes and a 58% cashout ratio, he’s still in the hunt for the crown.

Zarvan’s Medal Haul:

• 🥇 Gold – NPS#6 Marathon – 5.69 LAC (Feb 23)
• 🥈 Silver – NPS#14 (PLO-6) Megadive – 3.03 LAC (Feb 24)
• 🥈 Silver – NPS#20 (PLO-5) – 2.63 LAC (Feb 25)
• 🥈 Silver – NPS#67 Tuesday Tornado – 8.28 LAC (Mar 4)

Anurag Srivastava ‘Rebuy2Survive’ Surges to #4 With 22 Points, 3 Medals!
Delhi’s very own high-stakes warrior, Anurag Srivastava ‘Rebuy2Survive,’ is giving everyone a tough competition! With a stellar haul of 3 medals – 2 Gold and 1 Bronze – Anurag is proving exactly why he’s a force to be reckoned with on the India Leaderboard.

One of the early stars of the National Poker Series, Anurag first struck Gold in 2021, but this year? This is him in his prime! His 2025 run is already shaping up to be his best yet.

Anurag’s Medal Haul:

• 🥇 Gold – NPS#16 Megadive (2.27 LAC) – Feb 25
• 🥇 Gold – NPS#74 Wednesday Volley (9.62 LAC) – March 5
• 🥉 Bronze – NPS#85 (7-Max) Friday Deepstack (1.88 LAC) – March 7

Vikhyat Ahlawat ‘supersaiyan57’ Climbs to #5 With 20 Points, 2 Medals!
Uttar Pradesh’s very own Poker powerhouse, Vikhyat Ahlawat ‘supersaiyan57,’ is here with a bang – and no, he doesn’t settle for second or third place.

With a flawless two-Gold streak, Vikhyat is carving his way to the top, racking up a straight 20 points. He’s not just playing, he’s dominating the ranks!

Vikhyat’s Medal Haul:

• 🥇 Gold – NPS#12 Monday Marathon (9.55 LAC) – Feb 24
• 🥇 Gold – NPS#29 (7-Max) SPRINT (3.94 LAC) – Feb 27

Beyond the Top 5: The Newcomers Are Here!

Shagun Jain ‘sogani22’ Rockets to #7 With 19 Points!
We were wondering when Shagun Jain would make his move…and BOOM! Jaipur’s finest has stormed onto the scene! The biggest scorer across the last four National Poker Series editions, Shagun has arrived at the 2025 series in full throttle.

After a podium finish in the NPS#34 (5-Max) Big Hyper on Feb 27, he’s been on an absolute tear, securing 4 medals and skyrocketing up the leaderboard. With 13 career NPS India medals now in his vault, is this the rise of a future India Poker Champion?

Shagun’s Medal Haul:

• 🥈 Silver – NPS#21 (SPRINT) (3.18 LAC) – Feb 25
• 🥉 Bronze – NPS#34 (5-Max) Big Hyper (3.35 LAC) – Feb 27
• 🥉 Bronze – NPS#60 Monday Medley (5.03 LAC) – March 3
• 🥇 Gold – NPS#87 (7-Max) Friday Freestyle (11.92 LAC) – March 7

Ashish Munot ‘OMG_spew’ Storms to #9 With 15 Points, 2 Medals!
A Poker Coach by profession, a crusher by passion – Tamil Nadu’s Ashish Munot is raising the stakes at National Poker Series 2025! With an early Gold under his belt, he’s now stacked up a Silver as well, pushing his career NPS scorecard to a whopping 61.1 LAC. His cashout ratio? A solid 55%.

And he was this close to another podium finish, missing out by a breath in the NPS#99 Mini Main Event (4th place, 10.19 LAC). The grind is real, and Ashish is here for it!

Ashish’s Medal Haul:

• 🥇 Gold – NPS#19 Micro Highroller (9.56 LAC) – Feb 25
• 🥈 Silver – NPS#102 Big Knockout (8.22 LAC) – March 9

Abhishek Sonu Gets in the Game – Jumps to #10 With 12 Points, 2 Medals!
From the cricket pitch to the Poker felt, Patna’s Abhishek Sonu is a competitor through and through. A former 1000X Series Main Event winner, he finished second on the 2024 National Poker Series India Podium Leaderboard.

Now? He’s back in action, adding two more medals to his already impressive haul, bringing his career count to a perfect 10. And trust us, he’s just getting started!

Abhishek’s Medal Haul:

• 🥉 Bronze – NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado (6.54 LAC) – March 5
• 🥇 Gold – NPS#95 Marathon (3.11 LAC) – March 8

The India Leaderboard – Meet the Titans!

• #1 – Bhanu Prakash KC (Karnataka) – The undisputed leader. The rock everyone must break to take over the top spot!
• #2 – Mohit Bohra ‘bullets777’ (Gujarat) – Snags 1 Gold and 1 Silver over the weekend, leaping to 30 points!
• #3 – Zarvan Tumboli ‘Momsaid5bet’ (Maharashtra) – No new medals, but still holding strong with 25 points!
• #4 – Anurag Srivastava (Delhi) – The hotstepper with 3 medals and 22 points, climbing fast!
• #5 – Vikhyat Ahlawat (Uttar Pradesh) – On a tear with 2 Gold, firmly at #5 with 20 points!
• #6 – Ankit Wadhawan ‘d00mtr00per’ (Chandigarh) – A steady force with 20 points!
• #7 – Shagun Jain (Rajasthan) – 4 medals, 19 points, and on the rise!
• #8 – Laksh Pal Singh ‘boomtlt23’ (Haryana) – Edging up with 16 points!
• #9 – Ashish Munot ‘OMG_spew’ (Tamil Nadu) – Fresh off a Silver, pushing up with 15 points!
• #10 – Abhishek Sonu (Bihar) – The newest entrant at #10 with 12 points, but watch out, he’s heating up!

Who’s OUT?

• Nishaanth Shanmughasundaram ‘shanni’ (Tamil Nadu) – Was at #10, but now out of the Top 10!
• Ayush Goyal ‘ClassMonitor’ (Rajasthan) – Lost his #9 spot to the surging Shagun Jain!

NPS 2025 – India Leaderboard Top 10 Rankings After Day #15

Week 3 of National Poker Series India 2025: The Battle Intensifies!
As we step into Week 3 of the National Poker Series India 2025, the competition is fiercer than ever. Every move counts, every chip matters and the stakes? Higher than they’ve ever been.

If you see yourself owning the first-ever title of National Poker Champion, now’s the time to step up, strategise, and bring your A-game! The top 12 warriors of the India Leaderboard will clash in the ultimate High-Stakes Finale, but only one will make history.
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With a 100 Crore GTD fueling the fire and a 1.5 Cr Leaderboard keeping contenders on edge, this is where champions are forged. The leaderboard topper walks away with 30 LAC, but as we all know – one hand can change everything.

The intensity is only going to escalate from here. The cards are in the air. Will you rise to the challenge?