The finale of Nodwin Gaming’s Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series (BGMS) Season 3 concluded with iQOOSouL beating Entity to win the tournament. The finals featured 16 teams and took place at the Android Arena in Chhatarpur, New Delhi, from 9 to 11 August.
The iQOOSouL delivered a commendable performance across all of the 12 matches. The team played under the leadership of in-game leader (IGL) Mohammad Raja (Manya), and other members Khush Singh (Jokerr), Manpreet Singh (Rony), Nakul Sharma (NakuL), and Saumay Anand (Saumay). It began the finals with a solid start on the first day, amassing 34 points to secure fifth place in the table. On the second day, it added 49 points to move into second place.
On the third day, iQOOSouL beat Entity by just two points to win the championship trophy. The team recorded three Winner Winner Chicken Dinners (WWCD) and 40 points, which brought its total to 123 points, while Entity finished as runners-up with 121 points. Team Tamilas secured third place with 113 points.
Sharing his excitement after winning the tournament, iQOOSouL IGL Manya expressed, “Winning the Android BGMS Season 3 title is beyond words. I’m incredibly proud of my team for their unwavering dedication, countless hours of practice, and the strategic planning that brought us to this level. It’s the team’s love for the sport and sheer hard work that propelled us to the top spot. This victory is even more special because it’s shared with our fans. Given the intense competition we faced, this win is truly special. Team iQOOSouL is back, stronger than ever and we promise – this is just the beginning.”
With a prize pool of Rs 1 crore, iQOOSouL won the winning share of Rs 55 lakhs, while Entity secured Rs 15 lakhs, and Team Tamilas earned Rs 7.5 lakhs. Ankit Shukla (Akop) of Team Orangutan was honoured with the TVS Raider Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Most Wicked Player awards for his individual performances, and received Rs 1 lakh in prize money. Moreover, Harshit Yadav (Beast) of Global Esports was awarded the Audience Favorite Raider award for his remarkable displays.
Nodwin Gaming co-founder and CEO Gautam Virk said, “Android BGMS Season 3 has been a spectacle for viewers and a testament to the incredible growth and potential of esports in India. This year, we have witnessed some of the best talent the country has to offer, and the passion and energy brought by the players and fans alike have been nothing short of extraordinary. Our partners have also played a crucial role in elevating the tournament to new heights.”
Nodwin Gaming also hosted a carnival on the third day of the finals, featuring a live performance from hip-hop artist Chaar Diwaari. Additionally, Crunchyroll and Redbull came on board as partners, while TVS Raider and Phillips Oneblade extended their ongoing support.
Nodwin has said that the final day of the tournament saw a viewership of over 350,000 on YouTube and more than 3.8 million views across the Hindi and English streams as claimed by Nodwin Gaming; the overall tournament accumulated over 4.75 million hours of watch time and an average viewership surpassing 1.8 million.