Re: I can\'t beat the 20-table SNGs
QJs is slightly ahead of 55. However, as you analyzed, it is significantly behind hero's pushing range. So villain is definately a little behind even with pot odds. However, the worst thing about the call is that someone behind them could call with a big hand that dominates QJs.
It is possible villain really wants to gamble and take one of the top places. Villain may also have misread hero and may not understand the play of pushing with a pp or strong high cards from mid position and think hero is a maniac who may have a weak hand. He may also read that hero would only do this with a low to medium pp and he is slightly ahead plus pot odds.
It is not a good call, but I have seen much worse plays.
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