Muhammad Makhmood takes the lead at 2026 PartyPoker Tour Sheffield

Ace-high showdown shifts the tournament's momentum. With 62 players left, can Makhmood hold his edge as the £40,000 prize pool nears?

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2026 May 2 . 5:02 PM

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The image shows a group of men sitting around a table playing poker, with coins and cards spread... — The image shows a group of men sitting around a table playing poker, with coins and cards spread out in front of them. In the background, there is a pillar and other objects, suggesting that the men are participating in a poker tournament.

Muhammad Makhmood takes the lead at 2026 PartyPoker Tour Sheffield

The 2026 PartyPoker Tour in Sheffield has seen a key hand unfold at level 11, with blinds at 1,000/2,500. Muhammad Makhmood now leads the tournament after winning a significant pot against Edin Hrnjic. The event has drawn 167 entries, with 62 players remaining and a guaranteed prize pool of £40,000.

The action began when Edin Hrnjic, sitting on a stack of 197,000, opened to 5,500 from the Button. Muhammad Makhmood, in the Big Blind, responded with a three-bet to 27,500. Both players revealed their hands: Makhmood held A♠K♣, while Hrnjic showed A♣J♣.

Makhmood’s stronger kicker secured the pot with Ace-high. The win boosted his stack to 320,000, making him the new chip leader in the tournament.

With 62 players still competing, the tournament continues as the field narrows. Makhmood’s lead strengthens his position as the event progresses toward the £40,000 prize pool. The next rounds will determine whether his advantage holds.