Tournament draws 10M+ YouTube views; Hydro named MVP, TraceGod wins TVS Most Wicked Player award
New Delhi, September 15, 2025: Team K9 Esports has been crowned champions of the OnePlus Android Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series (BGMS) Season 4, walking away with the coveted trophy and INR 60 lakh in prize money. The grand finals, held from September 12–14 at the NODWIN Gaming Arena in New Delhi, brought three days of high-octane LAN action that attracted over 10 million YouTube views and more than 500,000 views on JioHotstar.
Led by in-game leader Sahil Jakhar (Omega), the K9 Esports squad—comprising Akshit Kumar (Arclyn), Harshit Yadav (Beast), Tanjot Singh (NinjaBoi), and Raghuraj Singh (Slug)—dominated the 12-match finals. With consistent performances across all three days, the team amassed 107 points and three Winner Winner Chicken Dinners to secure the BGMS Season 4 championship.
Sinewy Esports, who qualified through the Battlegrounds Mobile India Challenger Series (BGCS), finished second with 96 points, earning INR 22.6 lakh. iQOO SouL also ended with 96 points but placed third on tiebreakers. Infinix True Rippers (93 points) and iQOO Revenant XSpark (89 points) rounded off the top five.
Individual accolades added further drama to the finals. TRHydro of True Rippers claimed the MVP award for his 27 finishes, while Joel Thomas (TraceGod) of Revenant XSpark secured the TVS Most Wicked Player award with a remarkable 113 finishes across the season.
Reflecting on the victory, Omega of K9 Esports said: “One in the bag, more to go!”
Organised by NODWIN Gaming, BGMS Season 4 introduced a dual-format structure and integrated BGCS as the official feeder league, offering grassroots talent the chance to compete on the big stage. The tournament also broke new ground with the inclusion of all-women rosters, further diversifying India’s esports landscape.
“BGMS Season 4 has truly set new benchmarks for esports in India,” said Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and MD of NODWIN Gaming. “From the dual-format league to bringing the action into Indian homes via TV and OTT, this season reflects how esports is cementing its place in the mainstream. Congratulations to K9 Esports for an outstanding performance.”
The tournament was powered by leading partners, including OnePlus (Title Sponsor & Official Smartphone Partner), Android (Co-Title Sponsor), TVS Motor Company, Red Bull, Duolingo English Test, Swiggy, Bisleri, and Tesla, which made its esports debut by showcasing the Model Y at the BGMS Grand Finals.
With its nationwide reach, landmark partnerships, and record-breaking viewership, BGMS Season 4 has reinforced its status as India’s biggest esports movement.
