Lively Discourse: Sriharsha Doddapaneni Triumphs at EPT Barcelona Poker Tournament
Day 4 Diary of Doddapaneni's EPT Barcelona Run
Alright, let's dive into the thrilling tale of Day 4 at EPT Barcelona! Our man, India's Sriharsha Doddapaneni, was and still is a force to reckon with. Starting Day 4 with a stack of 1.192 million chips, he braved through a rollercoaster of epic highs and lows.
Taking Over the Stage
Things went smoothly for Doddapaneni, maintaining his position in the top brackets. Among the many hands he played, his encounter with Oscar Mas was certainly a show-stopper. He raised to 25,000, Mas three-bet to 80,000, and Doddapaneni called. The suspense was palpable as they scrutinized the board right up until the river. In a turn of events, Mas bet 140,000; Doddapaneni countered with a raise of 520,000, leaving Mas to fold, amassing Doddapaneni's chips to 1.30 million.
** peaking and plummeting**
But no poker run is without its twists and turns. Doddapaneni lost ground to Ahmed Karrim and Umberto Ruggeri, slipping down to 1.350 million. After a few hands, he found himself with 700,000 chips, recovering with an impressive win against Karrim, pocketing trip nines, and demonstrating pure aggression by overbetting 550,000 into a less than 300,000 pot, eventually launching his stack to 2.90 million when Evgenii Sboev called and found only a flopped straight.
The Top Contenders
Moving into Day 5, the stage is set for some intense poker action! Stephens Song leads the pack with 4.13 million chips, while Sriharsha Doddapaneni follows closely behind with 2.73 million chips! Keep an eye on these guys – Day 5 promises to be a wild ride!
Among other notable players, you shouldn't miss out on Simon Wiciak, the reigning champion, and Rania Nasreddine, who earned a third place at the 2024 EPT Monte Carlo Main Event. Both are hunting for the final table in consecutive EPT events!
The Eliminated
Sadly, the field had to shrink, and players like Stoyan Madanzhiev, Jan Eric Schwippert, and Mark Teltscher were sent packing. Though they didn't make it to the final table, their performances were noteworthy!
** upcoming Action**
With the blinds at 10K/25K and a 25K large blind ante, it's time to buckle up and witness yet another day of fierce poker action! The entire Day 4 replay is on the PokerStars YouTube page for all the thrill-seekers! Keep an eye on those remaining 40 players, as a grand prize of €1,512,000 awaits the winner! Let's root for our Indian contender, Sriharsha Doddapaneni! Go get 'em, buddy!
Top Ten Chip Counts – Day 5
- Stephen Song - 4,130,000
- David Coleman - 3,900,000
- Harry Lodge - 3,450,000
- Jianwei Lin - 2,835,000
- Sriharsha Doddapaneni - 2,730,000
- Pablo Beltran - 2,640,000
- Yurii Zabrodotsky - 2,635,000
- Timothy Chung - 2,525,000
- Jack Kiriakus - 2,005,000
- Rania Nasreddine - 2,005,000
Enrichment Data:Sriharsha Doddapaneni is an Indian professional poker player who has earned a reputation for his high-stakes performances in top-tier international tournaments, including the World Series of Poker (WSOP). He’s known for his tactical skill and frequent participation in significant buy-in events, both domestically and internationally.
At the 2025 WSOP, Doddapaneni made some headlines with his results. In the $25,000 High Roller event, he finished in 31st place, earning €61,882 (~₹53 lakhs) and setting a new standard for the best Indian performance at the 2025 WSOP at the time. His gameplay is marked by resilience, deep runs, and bold plays, showcasing his ability to survive with a short stack and outlast a large, competitive field in high roller events.
- Doddapaneni continued his dominance at the poker table, excelling in casino-games such as No-Limit Hold'em, showcased by his impressive encounter with Oscar Mas in a high-stakes hand of poker.
- As the evening progressed, Doddapaneni found himself engaged in casino-and-gambling adjacent to the casino-games, particularly in a thrilling poker showdown against Ahmed Karrim, where Doddapaneni displayed his poker skills with an overbet that resulted in a significant chip boost, bringing him closer to the top contenders.
