BGMI Showdown (BMSD) 2025: Orangutan crowned champions, prize pool split, MVPs, and BMIC qualifiers

Orangutan has finally broken its championship curse, winning the BGMI Showdown (BMSD) 2025 Grand Finals and securing a historic first official BGMI title.

Orangutan, winner of BMSD 2025

For years, Orangutan carried the label of “almost champions.” They were the team that always looked strong, always reached the podium, but somehow never managed to stand on the top step. That narrative has now been rewritten. At the BMSD 2025 Grand Finals, Orangutan not only claimed the championship but also walked away with ₹30 lakhs in prize money and a direct slot to the PMGC 2025 Gauntlet.

This victory didn’t come out of nowhere. Earlier in the year, Orangutan proved they could handle the pressure by winning the iQOO Battlegrounds Series 2025, a breakthrough that gave them the confidence to finally close out a major title. That momentum carried into BMSD, where they played with composure and belief from the very first match.

The Grand Finals themselves were a rollercoaster. Day 3 saw six matches that kept fans on edge. Team Aryan, 8Bit, MadKings, and Nebula Esports all picked up crucial wins, but it was Orangutan’s Match 17 Chicken Dinner on Miramar that sealed the deal. Nebula impressed with two victories on the final day, yet Orangutan’s tactical mastery and ability to control key positions gave them the edge. Even when they were eliminated early in Match 18, rivals K9 Esports and Team SouL couldn’t capitalize, leaving Orangutan at the top with 147 points.

The win also carries huge importance for Indian BGMI esports. Orangutan’s direct qualification to PMGC 2025 Gauntlet means India has a strong contender on the global stage. Alongside them, the top eight teams from BMSD — including K9 Esports, SouL, and Nebula — will represent India at the BGMI International Cup 2025, where they’ll face elite squads from South Korea and Japan later this year.

Here’s the BGMI Showdown (BMSD) 2025 final standings, prize pool distribution, and MVP awards:

Final Standings (Top 16 Teams)

1. iQOO Orangutan – 147 points

2. OnePlus K9 Esports – 142 points

3. iQOO SOUL – 134 points

4. Infinix True Rippers – 123 points

5. Nebula Esports – 120 points

6. OnePlus Gods Reign – 120 points

7. mysterious4 Esports – 119 points

8. MadKings – 112 points

9. FS Esports – 104 points

10. iQOO 8Bit – 99 points

11. Team Ax – 95 points

12. Victores Sumus – 93 points

13. HeroXtreme GodLike – 87 points

14. OnePlus Cincinnati Kids – 87 points

15. White Walkers – 86 points

16. Vasista Esports – 66 points

(Top 8 teams qualified for BMIC 2025)

Prize Pool Distribution (₹1 Crore Total)

• 1st – iQOO Orangutan: ₹30,00,000

• 2nd – OnePlus K9 Esports: ₹15,00,000

• 3rd – iQOO SOUL: ₹10,00,000

• 4th – Infinix True Rippers: ₹7,50,000

• 5th – Nebula Esports: ₹6,25,000

• 6th – OnePlus Gods Reign: ₹4,50,000

• 7th – mysterious4 Esports: ₹3,75,000

• 8th – MadKings: ₹3,75,000

• 9th – FS Esports: ₹2,50,000

• 10th – iQOO 8Bit: ₹2,50,000

• 11th – Team Ax: ₹2,00,000

• 12th – Victores Sumus: ₹2,00,000

• 13th – HeroXtreme GodLike: ₹1,50,000

• 14th – OnePlus Cincinnati Kids: ₹1,50,000

• 15th – White Walkers: ₹1,25,000

• 16th – Vasista Esports: ₹1,25,000

MVPs & Individual Awards

• MVP of the Tournament – Njboi (OnePlus K9 Esports) – ₹2,00,000

• MVP of the Grand Finals – Snowjod (mysterious4 Esports) – ₹1,00,000

• Best IGL – Aaru (iQOO Orangutan) – ₹75,000

• Best Clutch – Snowjod (mysterious4 Esports) – ₹50,000

• Fan Favourite Player – Jonathan (HeroXtreme GodLike) – ₹50,000

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