Nongshim RedForce Maintains Slim Advantage Ahead of BMIC 2026 Final Day

Nongshim RedForce concluded Day 2 of the BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA INTERNATIONAL CUP (BMIC) 2026 with a narrow one-point lead over Dplus KIA, setting the stage for a competitive final day. Indian contingent Gladiators Esports made a notable ascent from 12th to sixth place, while Outrage Esports held its position as the top-ranked Indian team in fourth.

The tournament, hosted by KRAFTON India at the Dome, SVP Indoor Stadium (NSCI) in Mumbai, witnessed tight competition across twelve matches, with the top three teams separated by just five points. The final six matches are scheduled for November 1.

Nongshim RedForce: Tight Race at the Top

Nongshim RedForce accumulated 100 points after 12 matches, securing a single Winner Winner Chicken Dinner (WWCD) on Day 2. Dplus KIA closely followed with 99 points, also adding a WWCD to their tally, marking their third of the tournament. Defending champions Kiwoom DRX completed the top three with 95 points, demonstrating strong consistent play with the highest finish tally of 64 points in the lobby. Daejeon Game PT placed fifth, ensuring four South Korean teams within the top five.

Karan Pathak, Associate Director – Esports at [KRAFTON India](https://www.krafton.com/), emphasized the tournament’s competitive intensity, noting the close scores among leading teams and the performance of Indian squads.

Indian Teams Demonstrate Resilience

Gladiators Esports delivered the highest single-day haul, securing 53 points including a Chicken Dinner, to climb from 12th to sixth position with a total of 78 points. Outrage Esports maintained its fourth-place standing with 83 points, positioning itself 17 points behind the overall leader. K9 Esports achieved their second WWCD of the tournament, rising to seventh place, while BMSD 2026 champions iQOO SouL continued their progression, reaching 10th. The performance of these teams contributes to broader [esports industry developments](https://technosports.co.in/) in the region.

Japanese Teams Secure First WWCD

Valor secured Japan’s first Chicken Dinner at BMIC 2026 on Day 2. KINOTROPE gaming led the Japanese teams, finishing the day in eighth position with 72 points.

Final Day Stakes

The BMIC 2026 championship and a share of the ₹1 Crore prize pool, alongside qualification berths for the Global Championship 2026, will be decided across the final six matches. The tournament concludes on November 1, with all matches broadcast live.

BMIC 2026 – Overall Standings After Day 2