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Sriharsha Doddapaneni is an Indian high-stakes poker professional recognized as one of the most technically accomplished tournament players in the country.
Long regarded as an online crusher with multiple seven-figure accolades—including a prestigious WSOP Circuit Ring and an online resume exceeding $1.7 million on international networks—Doddapaneni has translated his analytical game to the live felt.
His live tournament breakthrough arrived at the 57th World Series of Poker (WSOP 2026) in Las Vegas, where he navigated a field of 8,007 entries in the $600 Ultra Stack (Event #86) to finish in 4th place for a career-best $145,000.
Backed by deep runs in $25K High Rollers and Asian festival championships, Doddapaneni stands as a premier modern representative of Indian poker.
Career Earnings & Key Results
Across live and recorded online championship tournaments, Doddapaneni has amassed significant earnings across WSOP, APT and international circuit events.
His career-best live score came in July 2026 at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. In the 8,007-entry $600 Ultra Stack No-Limit Hold'em (Event #86), Doddapaneni reached the official final table and finished 4th for $145,000.
His live and WSOP achievements include:
4th place in the 2026 WSOP $600 Ultra Stack (Event #86) for $145,000
31st place in the 2025 WSOP $25,000 High Roller 8-Handed (Event #19) for $61,882
1st place & WSOPC Ring in the WSOP Circuit $1,050 GGMasters High Roller Freezeout for $219,808
3rd place in the WSOP Online Double Mill$ for over $150,000
Biography & Poker Background
Sriharsha Doddapaneni first gained national prominence in India as an online tournament specialist. Playing under handles such as "Upswinger", he racked up scores across Indian platforms and international MTT networks.
The WSOP Circuit Ring: In January 2022, Doddapaneni captured India's second ring of the WSOP Winter Online Circuit, topping a field of 1,446 entries in the $1,050 GGMasters High Roller Freezeout to secure the ring and $219,808.
Live Arena Expansion (2023–2025): Starting in 2023, Doddapaneni began traveling actively to live international festivals. He debuted in Manila at Poker Dream, before competing in the WPT Cambodia Championship, the Vietnam Poker Tour (VPT), and the Asian Poker Tour (APT) in Taipei. Concurrently, he booked deep runs at the WSOP in Las Vegas, notably cashing in the $25,000 High Roller for $61,882.
The Summer 2026 Breakthrough: During the 2026 WSOP, Doddapaneni produced his signature live run, outlasting 8,003 competitors in the $600 Ultra Stack to lock up 4th place and $145,000, establishing his place among India's top live tournament performers.
Play Style & Strategy
Doddapaneni’s game is distinguished by high-volume solver fundamentals and ICM acumen:
GTO Baseline: Regarded as one of the most theoretically sound Indian MTT players, Doddapaneni's pre-flop and post-flop decisions reflect rigorous equilibrium study and balanced ranges.
Freezeout & Large-Field Pacing: Boasts an exceptional record in freezeout structures (e.g., his WSOPC Ring victory and deep runs in the WSOP $2,500 Freezeout and Ultra Stack), valuing tournament survival and avoiding marginal early-game variance.
Short-Handed Aggression: Seamlessly shifts gears at final tables, using late-position blind pressure and pot-sized river bluffs to exploit laddering opponents.
Online Tracking & Profiles
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