Source AFK Gaming

RA Esports has ignited the competitive scene with its second Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) event of 2024, the Champions Gala Season 1. Spanning two weeks with a robust INR 8 lakh prize pool, the event features 24 elite teams vying for supremacy in a round-robin format across the Semi-Finals on April 16th, 17th, 22nd, and 23rd. Only the top 16 will advance to the Grand Finals on April 24th, 29th, and 30th, promising intense battles and strategic gameplay.

Day 1 of the Semi-Finals showcased intense competition and strategic depth. In the first match on Erangel, Orangutan clinched a decisive 23-point victory, with Ankit “Akop” Shukla earning the MVP title for his six finishes. This set a high competitive standard for the day, followed closely by performances from Team Zero and Carnival Gaming.

The Miramar map hosted the second match where WSB Gaming secured a 17-point chicken dinner. However, Team XSpark outshone with 18 points, thanks to Sarangajyoti “Sarang” Deka’s exceptional nine solo finishes, earning him the MVP recognition. Team Aaru also impressed with their aggressive play, finishing third with 15 points.

The third match returned to Erangel, where Frequency Esports took the win with 19 points. Suraj, with four finishes, was named MVP, demonstrating the team’s consistent performance. This match highlighted the competitive nature of the tournament with close scores among the top teams.

In the fourth match on Miramar, Orangutan repeated their success with another chicken dinner, scoring 22 points. Faraz “WizzGod” Khan, with five finishes, was the standout performer, securing the MVP title. This match further established Orangutan as a dominant force in the tournament.

Erangel was on the stage for the fifth match, where Team Forever excelled with a 23-point chicken dinner. Omega shined as MVP with six finishes, showing his critical role in his team’s success. Notable performances also came from iQOO Soul, Godlike Esports, and Team Tamilas, each scoring 10 points.

The final match of the day on Miramar saw Orangutan clinching their third chicken dinner with 19 points, with consistent performances from teams like iQOO Soul and WSB Gaming, who continued to challenge the leaderboard.

Day 1 ended with a mix of seasoned teams and emerging talents making their mark. The Champions Gala has proved to be a melting pot of talent, with each team bringing something unique to the battleground. The competition remains open and unpredictable, with both new and experienced teams showing potential to advance.

As the Champions Gala progresses, it remains a testament to the skill, strategy, and spirit of India’s top BGMI teams. With the Grand Finals on the horizon, the esports community eagerly awaits to see which teams will rise to the occasion and claim their share of the glory and the prize pool.