The action on Day 3 of PokerBaazi‘s first-ever National Poker Champion (NPC) Showdown in Goa reached a fever pitch as the final six contenders for the Grand Finale were confirmed after the conclusion of the final and sixth Match of the showdown. From incredible comebacks to high-pressure eliminators, the day was full of drama, dominance, and under pressure knockouts.
Eliminator 1: Bawa’s Match 5 Win Falls Just Short of Finale Spot
Day 3 began with Match 5, where Delhi’s Saahib Bawa started as the underdog with just 15 points but he played some top notch poker and claimed an impressive 110-point win after knocking out Bhanuprakash KC (3rd) and Ankit Wadhawan (2nd) en route to his victory. Unfortunately, even with the win, Bawa’s total score of 95 was not enough to earn him a seat to the finale. Wadhawan, on the other hand, despite finishing runner-up in the match, racked in 80 more points, bringing his total point tally to 285 and securing the chip lead into the grand finale.
Eliminator 1 Results
| Player | Win Points | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| Saahib Bawa | 110 | 95 |
| Ankit Wadhawan | 80 | 285 |
| Bhanuprakash KC | 50 | 180 |
Eliminator 2: Yomso Rises Under Pressure, Ahlawat Clinches Finale Spot
The final and sixth match of the National Poker Champion Showdown serving as the second eliminator of the day belonged to Arunachal’s Wilson Yomso, who finished last in Match 1 and third in Match 3, was in need of a top-two finish to keep his dream alive for the grand finale.
Determined and not ready to back down, the Arunachal lad delivered a clutch performance, dominating throughout the Match 6 and sealing the victory with a turned pair of sixes against Vikhyat Ahlawat in heads-up.
The win earned Yomso 110 points, taking his total to 170 and locking his seat to the grand finale. Uttar Pradesh’s Vikhyat Ahlawat needed a strong finish when it mattered most. His runner-up finish in Match 6 earned him an impressive 80 points, tying him with Yomso at 170 points, and earning him a seat to the highly-anticipated finale.
Eliminator 2 Results
| Player | Win Points | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Yomso | 110 | 170 |
| Vikhyat Ahlawat | 80 | 170 |
| Aditya Sushant | 50 | 100 |
NPC Finale Line Up Set: Meet the Final Six for Grand Finale (April 17)
After three days of intense competition, the top six players have finally been confirmed. Following a day off today, these poker champions will return tomorrow (April 17) for the grand finale to battle for the title of National Poker Champion, a life-changing ₹1 Crore top prize, and a ₹1 Crore freeroll for their states.
NPC Finale Lineup
| Player Name | State | Points | Stack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankit Wadhawan | Chandigarh | 285 | 500 BBs |
| Sreekanth Narayan | Kerala | 230 | 400 BBs |
| Bhanuprakash KC | Karnataka | 180 | 350 BBs |
| Vikhyat Ahlawat | Uttar Pradesh | 170 | 250 BBs |
| Wilson Yomso | Arunachal Pradesh | 170 | 250 BBs |
| Mohit Bohra | Gujarat | 150 | 250 BBs |
Keep following PokerProNews for the updates and results from the epic conclusion of the National Poker Champion Showdown Grand Finale this Thursday!
Source: PokerGuru and National Poker Series Instagram
