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The final of Android Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series Season 3 culminated in iQOOSouL’s victory and their position at the top of India’s esports scene.
Android BGMS Season 3 was organized by NODWIN Gaming – a global company that specializes in youth gaming, esports and entertainment. The event brought together some of the top esports talent from BGMI. The finals featuring 16 teams took place in the Android Arena at Chhatarpur in New Delhi from August 9-11.
iQOOSouL is one of the most prestigious teams in Indian esports. They delivered a stellar display across all 12 matches. The team, led by Mohammad Raja as in-game leader Mohammad Raja and including Khush Singh Jokerr (Rony), Manpreet Sharma Nakul (NakuL) and Saumay Anand Saumay (Saumay), started the finals on a strong note. They accumulated 34 points and secured fifth place in their table. On Day 2, the team added 49 points and moved into second place.
In a dramatic finale to the tournament, iQOOSouL edged Entity by only two points on the last day to win the coveted trophy. The team scored three Winner Winner Chicken Dinners and 40 points to reach 123 points. Entity was the runner-up with only 121 points. Third place was achieved by Team Tamilas with 113 total points.
Mohammad Raja aka Manya IGL of iQOOSouL shared his excitement following the tournament. “Winning Android BGMS Season 3 is beyond words.” I am incredibly proud to have a team that has been so dedicated, spent so many hours practicing, and had a strategic plan in place. The team’s passion for the game and their sheer hard work propelled them to the top. It’s even more special that this victory was shared with our fans. This win is special, given the fierce competition we faced. We are back and stronger than ever. This is only the beginning .”
With a total prize pool of INR 1,00,000, iQOOSouL walked home with a well-deserved INR55 lakhs. Entity took home INR15 lakhs and Team Tamilas INR 7.5 lakhs. Ankit Shukla, aka AKOP of Team Orangutan, was awarded the TVS Raider Most Valued Player (MVP), as well as the Most Wicked player award for his outstanding performances. He also received INR 1 lakh as prize money. Harshit (Beast), of Global Esports, was also awarded the Audience Favorite raider award for his impressive displays.
“Congratulations go to iQOOSouL, for their outstanding performance on the final night that won them the prestigious Trophy. And to Orangutan’s AKOP, for his consistent performances and winning both the TVS Raider MVP award and the Most Wicked player award. Android BGMS Season 3 was a spectacular show for the viewers, and it is a testament to esports’ incredible growth in India. We have seen some of the most talented players the country has to provide, and we’ve been blown away by the energy and passion of both the fans and the players. “Our partners played an important role in elevating this tournament to new levels,” said Gautam Virk.
Android BGMS Season 3 was a major event for Indian esports. It lasted 22 days of action. The tournament broadcast on Star Sports, for the third year in a row, was instrumental in bringing Indian esports into the mainstream.
The tournament also redefined competitive esports by introducing features such as Powerplay, Impact Player and Bounty. NODWIN Gaming hosted a carnival experience on the third day of the finals, which included a variety of engaging brand experiences from Garnier Men and Android, as well as live performances from Chaar Diwaari, as well as the view party for the finals.
On the final day, the Hindi and English streams saw over 3.8 millions views and a concurrent peak viewership of 350,000. The overall tournament also accumulated more than 4.75 million watch hours and an average audience of over 1.8 million.
This year’s BGMS has been a special one. It was innovative and offered a new and exciting experience to both players and fans. We organised the Android BGMS Carnival to bring together the community. It was one of the highlights for the season. We are proud that our IP is setting new standards in esports, youth entertainment and esports in India ,” through the tournament’s presence on Star Sports.
NODWIN Gaming made its debut in the Indian esports market this year by partnering with brands such as Android and Garnier Men. Crunchyroll, Redbull, TVS Raider, and Phillips Oneblade also joined as partners. All of these companies contributed to the success of the tournament and enhanced the fan experience.
