Team AxTMG stepped into the global arena of PUBG Mobile World Championship 2025 not as favorites but as fighters with something to prove. On Day 1 of the Group Stage, they ended in 10th place on the overall leaderboard. At first glance, it might seem like an average start. But when you break down the day, this performance was anything but ordinary. It was a bold statement from a squad many had written off too soon.
The first match on Sanhok was explosive. AxTMG dropped into Ruins and clashed instantly with Nongshim RedForce. In the very first engagement of the entire championship, Syrax landed the first blood and the team secured the first full squad wipe of PMWC 2025. That moment alone sent a wave of electricity through the Indian fanbase. With smart positioning and controlled aggression, they pushed their way to a fifth-place finish, with Devotee stealing the spotlight after solo-eliminating three players from Influence Rage.
The second match brought the team to Erangel, where their early game was sharp. They eliminated DRX with efficiency and then squared off against Team Falcons. Syrax’s double grenade knock was a visual treat, but chaos soon followed. Third-party fire and vehicle mayhem ended the round early for AxTMG. They placed thirteenth, but the damage had been done and global viewers were paying attention.
AxTMG rebounded in the third game with another impressive showing. Pinned down in a 2v3 fight against Alpha7, Syrax once again delivered a clutch grenade that gave the team breathing space. They managed to push their way into the top five again. This wasn’t just about scoring points. It was about proving composure, adaptability, and heart.
Then came the desert, and Miramar showed no mercy. The fourth and fifth matches were difficult for the Indian squad. In both games, they dropped near Los Leones and faced relentless pressure, particularly from Alpha7 who seemed to have their number. Game five ended with no eliminations and an eleventh-place finish, but these dips are part of every top team's journey.
Even with the challenges, what Team AxTMG has shown in just one day cannot be ignored. Devotee’s mechanical prowess and Syrax’s game sense are becoming a serious threat. Their confidence in taking early fights and adapting to global playstyles shows a team that refuses to be boxed in by the weight of expectation or history.
India’s presence in the global mobile esports scene has long been underestimated. Team AxTMG’s Day 1 is a clear message that they are not here just to participate. They are here to compete, to disrupt, and possibly even to dominate.
With two more days left in the Group Stage, the real question is not whether AxTMG can keep up, but whether the world is ready for what happens when they hit their peak.
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