The Upthrust Esports BGMI India Rising Series 2024 Week 1 Finals have concluded, presenting an amalgamation of the old-timers and the sophomores. It was the stage battleground for the teams to get through to the Grand Finals and seal their positions for Week 2. Below is a combined recap of the finals and the point table.

 

 

Tournament Highlights:

  • Dominant Teams: The tournament was typically dominated by iQOO Soul, with a one sided win bagging 140 points, including four chicken dinners. Team Tamilas and Gujarat Tigers dominated and registered their positions as third and fourth, respectively.
  • Top Performers: iQOO Soul’s Spower and Gujarat Tigers Wixxky were the standout players for the final, as they topped the elimination leaderboard with 24 and 23 eliminations, respectively.
  • Emerging Talent: The big stage brings the utmost potential to smaller teams like Marcos Gaming, Hydra Esports, and Team Forever and helps them realize their dream of playing at the highest level. 

 

Points Table Overview:

 

 

Prize Pool Distribution:

1st Place – INR 1.5 lakhs – iQOO Soul
2nd Place – INR 1 lakh – Hydra Esports
3rd Place – INR 75,000 – Team Tamilas
4th and 5th Place – INR 25,000 – Gujarat Tigers, Marcos Gaming
MVP – Rudra “Spower” – INR 25,000

 

Event Insights: 

Overall, the BGMI Week 1 Finals were a tournament that not only allowed for the visibility of rising teams and their strengths but also proved the lasting power of known squads. For example, iQOO Soul, Team Up in Flames, and Gujarat Finals held their series, and Hydra Esports, Marcos Gaming, and Team Forever were perhaps three promising teams that caught everyone’s eye.

 

Significantly, even with the experience under many of the teams’ belts, such as Godlike Esports, Carnival Gaming, and Team XSpark, there were moments of inconsistency, proving the competitive nature of the tournament.

 

With the Upthrust Esports India Rising Series still underway, the mix of new blood introduced to the veteran talent pool continues to revolutionize the BGMI community, offering more competitive chase and vibrant strategies in the forthcoming weeks.