NEW DELHI: Team Versatile wins BGIS 2025, dominating the Grand Finals in Kolkata with a thrilling combination of strategy, precision, and nerve. The team, led by in-game leader Saumraj, topped the leaderboard with 169 points, cementing their place as India’s new champions in Battlegrounds Mobile India.
Held from April 25 to 27 at the Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, the BGIS 2025 Grand Finals brought together the country’s 16 best teams, competing across 18 matches. Amid record-breaking viewership and packed arenas, Team Versatile’s consistent gameplay set them apart in a fiercely competitive field.
“Winning BGIS 2025 is a dream come true. We believed in ourselves every match, and today, it paid off,” said Saumraj after lifting the trophy.
GodLike, Orangutan Impress, but Versatile Stays Unbeatable
Runner-up GodLike Esports showcased their legendary firepower, ending with 152 points and recording the highest number of kills — an astonishing 116 eliminations. Jonathan from GodLike was voted the Fan Favourite Player, while his teammate Admino was crowned the Finals MVP for his outstanding performance.
Third-placed Orangutan remained consistent across the tournament, scoring 143 points and proving their mettle among India’s elite.
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Another standout, Reckoning Esports, secured fourth place with 132 points through a string of high finishes. Meanwhile, underdog teams like True Rippers, SOA Esports, and Cincinnati Kids cracked the Top 10, showing the depth of emerging talent this season.
However, it was a tough outing for Team Soul, who entered the finals with high hopes but finished 15th with just 72 points.
The final standings were:
- 1st: Team Versatile (169 points)
- 2nd: GodLike Esports (152 points)
- 3rd: Orangutan (143 points)
- 4th: Reckoning Esports (132 points)
- 5th: True Rippers (118 points)
- (and others down to 16th – Hades H4K with 41 points)
Saumraj’s Epic Banter Sets the Stage
Even in victory, Saumraj kept the competitive spirit alive with a playful dig at rival Jonathan. In a moment that sent shockwaves across the BGMI community, he said:
“My dear self-proclaimed Jonathan, I’m still waiting for your comeback. MVP se kingdom setup nahi hota hai, ye trophy ghar aani chahiye, tabhi kingdom ka sthapna hota hai… I will wait for your comeback.”
Saumraj is what every Soul fan wants a lead in soul to be . Absolute Alpha shitpic.twitter.com/P1IanE3ui8
— SouLBeeast (@itsmepra_veen07) April 27, 2025
(English Translation: “My dear self-proclaimed Jonathan, I’m still waiting for your comeback. You don’t build a kingdom by just becoming MVP. The trophy must come home; only then is a kingdom truly established. I will wait for your comeback.”)
The banter added an extra layer of drama to the tournament’s end, reigniting one of the most talked-about rivalries in Indian esports.
BGIS 2025: A New Benchmark for Indian Esports
The BGIS 2025 Finals shattered previous records with a ₹3.2 crore prize pool. Champions Team Versatile took home ₹69.6 lakh, while other top teams were generously rewarded, making it one of the most lucrative seasons in BGMI history.
The tournament was broadcast in 10 languages, with Realme joining as the title sponsor, and in-game BGIS Crate sales allowing fans to directly contribute to the prize pool — a first for the Indian esports scene.
“This is not just a win for Team Versatile — it’s a win for all underdog teams out there,” Saumraj concluded, inspiring countless upcoming players across the country.
With Krafton confirming the return of the Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series (BMPS) later in 2025, the future of Indian esports looks brighter than ever.
