The poker scene in India is experiencing phenomenal growth, thanks to the massive value being offered by leading poker platforms in the country. The online poker platforms are not only creating opportunities for seasoned pros but are also attracting the young and ambitious minds eager to hone their skills and make their impact on the felts. With more and more players joining the scene, the poker community continues to grow in the country.
Over the last few months, we have seen a wave of many emerging poker talents from India and one name that often comes to our mind is Shreyansh Sharma. This young prodigy began cashing online poker tournaments in 2021 and since then there has been no looking back. Known for his sharp mind and consistent performances, this 23-year-old poker sensation has come a long way in his over 4-year-old journey, winning more than 100 online poker titles and quickly establishing himself as a rising star of Indian online poker.
Shreyansh Sharma’s Rise in 2024
2024 was a memorable year for him with several massive scores across Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, Adda52 and other platforms. Shreyansh Sharma not only showcased his consistency but also recorded some jaw-dropping scores throughout 2024, solidifying his place as a rising star of Indian poker. Following his runner-up finish in the ‘The MoneyMaker’ tournament, a win in The Big Show Lite, the WTF victory and a runner-up finish in Endeavour High Roller in April, Sharma’s strategic brilliance and aggression propelled him to new heights. With podium finishes in Adda52’s Mega Millions, JungleePoker’s Thursday Deepstacks, a final table in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value, plus his dominance on Natural8 India, Sharma topped the May Leaderboard, earning him the “Prince of May” nickname.
Sharma continued to post final tables and deep runs across major online poker platforms before winning PokerBaazi’s Blockbuster in September 2024. Continuing his momentum, he went on to crush PokerBaazi’s The Pride for a hefty INR 3.36 Lakhs and final-tabled Zodiac Main Event.
The month of November was highlighted by his epic score in Natural8 India’s Sunday Showdown 108 where he blazed his way through massive 7,150-entry field to finish 42nd for a jaw-dropping INR 51.45 Lakhs—including a staggering INR 50.86 Lakhs in mystery bounties alone.
The month of December was nothing short of extraordinary for Sharma as he notched up several jaw-dropping scores on the virtual felts. The biggest highlight of the month included a career-defining victory in Natural8 India’s Bounty Hunters HR Main Event 525 where he overcame a massive field of 2,870 elite players to claim a career-best score of INR 1.54 Crores.
Among other significant scores he notched up during December last year included besting a field of 464 players in Natural8 India’s Bounty Blastoff 150 and pocketing INR 6.39 Lakhs. This was his fifth-best score on Natural8 India, pushing his overall earnings on the site to INR 2.77 Crores.
Shreyansh Sharma’s Online Poker Stats
Shreyansh Sharma’s total winnings from December in 2024 exceeded INR 1.67 Crores, while his yearly winnings across major platforms stood at INR 4.40 Crores, with over INR 2.72 Crores won on Natural8 India alone.
Sharma’s rapid rise in India’s online poker landscape is a testament to his hard work, dedication and passion to excel in the game. Given his poker prowess and epic performances over the last six months, Sharma is a rising star in Indian poker and definitely a player to watch out for in 2025.
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Source: Natural8India and PokerGuru
