The Battlegrounds Mobile India Series (BGIS) 2024, the third edition of the tournament, captivated the esports community with its intense matches and substantial prize pool of ₹2,00,00,000 INR. Organized by KRAFTON, this tournament highlighted the prowess of the top BGMI teams in India, culminating in a grand finale that crowned TeamXSpark as the champions. Here's a comprehensive overview of BGIS 2024, from the initial online qualifiers to the exhilarating grand finals.
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| team xspark lifiting the BGIS 2024 trophy |
About the Tournament
Organizer: KRAFTON
Prize Pool: ₹2,00,00,000 INR (≃ $239,911 USD)
Location: Hitex Exhibition Center, Hyderabad, India
Format: Squads TPP (Third Person Perspective)
Game Version: Battlegrounds Mobile India
Broadcast Talent
The tournament was broadcast in multiple languages to cater to a diverse audience:
- Hindi: AnkiiiBOT (Ankit Pandey), Captain Price (Dhrubajyoti Das), Mazy (Zishan Alam), Spero (Piyush Bhatla)
- Guest Commentator: SENSEI (Deepak Negi)
- Stage Host: India Rohit (Rohit Varghese)
Additionally, the event was available in English, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Mizo.
Tournament Format
Online Qualifiers
The journey began with the online qualifiers, where thousands of teams from across India competed. This phase was crucial as it determined which teams would advance to the next stage. The competition was fierce, with only the best teams moving forward.
League Stage
Dates: May 2nd - June 16th, 2024
The league stage featured a rigorous format designed to test the teams' skills and strategies. Teams competed in multiple matches, earning points based on their performance. The top teams from this stage advanced to the semi-finals.
Semi-Finals
The semi-finals were divided into two weeks, with eight teams from each week moving on to the grand finals. This stage saw intense competition as teams battled to secure their spot in the final showdown.
Grand Finals
Dates: June 28th - 30th, 2024
Venue: Hitex Exhibition Center, Hyderabad, India
Format: 18 matches over 3 days (6 matches each day)
Map Order: Erangel, Miramar, Sanhok, Vikendi, Miramar, Erangel
The grand finals featured the top 16 teams, including 8 teams from Semi-Finals Week 1 and 8 teams from Semi-Finals Week 2. Teams competed in a series of matches across different maps, with each match contributing to their overall points tally.
Points System
Points were awarded based on match rankings and kills. The detailed points distribution system ensured that teams were rewarded for both their survival and combat skills.
Prize Pool Distribution
The total prize pool of ₹2,00,00,000 INR was distributed among the top teams and individual performers as follows:
- 1st Place: TeamXSpark - ₹6,000,000 INR (≃ $71,973.21 USD)
- 2nd Place: Global Esports - ₹3,000,000 INR (≃ $35,986.61 USD)
- 3rd Place: Reckoning Esports - ₹2,000,000 INR (≃ $23,991.07 USD)
- 4th Place: Team SouL - ₹1,500,000 INR (≃ $17,993.30 USD)
- 5th to 16th Places: Prizes distributed among remaining teams
Individual Awards
- MVP: GEXNINJABOY ₹250,000 INR (≃ $2,998.88 USD)
- Most Finishes: GEXNINJABOY ₹100,000 INR (≃ $1,199.55 USD)
- Lone Survivor: MOGOXROBINN ₹100,000 INR (≃ $1,199.55 USD)
- Rampage: GEXNINJABOY ₹100,000 INR (≃ $1,199.55 USD)
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| Ninjaboy From Global esports winning the MVP |
Grand Finals Standings
The final standings of the top teams were as follows:
- TeamXSpark - 142 points
- Global Esports - 134 points
- Reckoning Esports - 132 points
- Team SouL - 116 points
- Venom Gaming - 116 points
- Team Limra - 115 points
- 8Bit - 107 points
- Team Tamilas - 106 points
- Raven Esports - 100 points
- FS Esports - 99 points
- TEAM iNSANE - 96 points
- Team Aaru - 93 points
- Vasista Esports - 89 points
- MOGO Esports - 79 points
- Carnival Gaming - 65 points
- Inferno Squad - 25 points
Note: Due to technical errors in Match 2, the last standing teams TeamXSpark, Carnival Gaming, and FS Esports were given equal placement points.
Champion TeamXSpark
TeamXSpark, led by the popular player/streamer Sc0utOP, demonstrated exceptional skill and strategy throughout the tournament. The team comprised the following players:
- NinjaJOD
- SPRAYGOD
- Sarang
- Shadow7
- Osmium (Captain)
TeamXSpark's consistency was unmatched. They secured crucial placement points and executed high-kill games, demonstrating a perfect blend of aggressive and tactical gameplay. Their ability to adapt to different in-game situations and maps played a key role in their success. Despite facing tough opponents like Global Esports and Reckoning Esports, TeamXSpark maintained their composure and focus. With a total of 142 points, TeamXSpark emerged as the champions of BGIS 2024. Their victory was not just about the title; it was a testament to their hard work, dedication, and strategic brilliance. The team took home ₹6,000,000 INR in prize money, while Global Esports and Reckoning Esports, who finished second and third respectively, also put up commendable performances.