Wilson Yomso continues to show he’s playing for the win in this crucial Match 6! The Arunachal Pradesh champ just scooped a big pot against Zarvan Tumboli, vaulting himself into the chip lead as the action unfolds late on Tuesday night.

Here’s how this key hand developed: Wilson Yomso opened the action from under the gun, making it 4,000 with . Zarvan Tumboli, sitting in the small blind, put in a three-bet to 14,000 holding. Back to Yomso, he seemed to shrug, perhaps saying “Acha chalo,” and made the call.

The flop came down. Yomso paired his eight for middle pair, while Tumboli held Ace-high. Tumboli continued with a bet of 6,500. Yomso, with his pair, made the call.

The appeared on the turn. Both players tapped the table, checking the action through.

The river brought the ! That card gave Yomso trip eights. Tumboli checked his Ace-high again. Yomso saw his opportunity and put out a hefty bet of 27,000, putting Tumboli almost all-in for his remaining stack.

Tumboli went into the tank, using one of his time banks as he pondered the situation. Could Yomso be bluffing, or did he connect with that eight or a disguised straight? After some thought, the PokerBaazi Team Pro opted for caution and let his hand go, commenting afterwards, “Koshish ki maine!” (I tried!).

Wilson Yomso took down the 71,200 pot with his rivered trips, moving into the chip lead as the last eliminator match continues! Tumboli is now left with a shorter stack.

Chip Counts
Wilson Yomso – 108,900
Zarvan Tumboli – 29,800