Aditya Sushant just reminded everyone watching why he’s such a respected name in Indian poker, pulling out what might go down as one of the most jaw-dropping calls of the NPC showdown! He tangled with Vikhyat Ahlawat in a massive pot and made a stunning King-high call to double up – a huge moment here in Match 1.

This hand started quietly enough, just a simple limped pot between the blinds. Ahlawat was chilling in the small blind holding , and Sushant checked his option in the big blind with .

The dealer spread the flop: . Ahlawat took the lead, betting out 3,000. Holding only King-high and a backdoor diamond draw, Sushant decided to stick around and made the call.

The turn brought the . Ahlawat kept his foot on the gas, firing another 7,500 into the pot. Sushant thought for a moment and called again – still just playing his King-high!

Then the river delivered the , putting on the final board. Ahlawat didn’t hesitate; he bet big for 40,000. This bet easily covered Sushant’s remaining 22,500 chips, putting him to the ultimate decision with just King-high facing a bet representing huge strength.

What followed was a true masterclass in composure and live reading. Sushant went deep into the tank, burning through five time-bank chips, weighing the story, the sizing, and the board texture. After carefully considering everything, he made the call!

It was the right decision! Ahlawat tabled his – a complete bluff that had missed everything. Sushant showed his , and incredibly, his King-high was good enough to take down the massive pot!

What a call, and what a swing! That pot shoots Sushant right back into the thick of things, going from the shortest stack to the second biggest in one incredible hand.