REN0
OLY0
WI-A
LIONS33/1 (2.3/20 ov)
AEK
RMA
FEN
LIV
DOR
BET
FCP
NAP
RCL
COMO
PSV
BRU
RBL
MNC
SLP
ARS
UAE226/8
OMA184/9 (50 ov, target 227)
NZ185
IND143/5 (22.4 ov)
Atlético0
Bayern2
Barcelona3
Aston Villa0
MEGHA144
NAGA254 & 184 (78.5 ov)
TPURA268 & 191
SAU118 & 131/7 (41 ov, target 342)
BENG143 & 76/4 (24 ov)
MAHA218
ODSA23/0 (5 ov)
JHK433/8d
CHD94 & 189/7 (57 ov) (f/o)
TN571/7d
CGR284 & 254
HYD280 & 13/2 (4.5 ov, target 259)
DELHI344
SVCS266 & 280/5 (66 ov)
GUJ534/9d
KER279 & 41/1 (16 ov) (f/o)
HP153 & 83/4 (29 ov, target 447)
RAJ78 & 521/8d
J & K491/5 (130 ov)
PONDI385
MNPR289
SIKM432 & 81/0 (25 ov)
BAN
WI
AFG
ZIM
AS-W
BH-W
ST-W
PS-W
JAB
LUL
BIK
KAG
EASTN
DOLPH
WAR
BOL
HH-W154/7
MR-W155/6 (19.5 ov)
CD283 (45.5 ov)
AUCK357/7
WELL354/7
ND152 (35.1 ov)
AWFC1
ALK0
ALR0
ALN0
KSC2
NAS0
Bodo/Glimt0
Lille0
Feyenoord0
Inter Milan3
LASK Linz4
S Bratislava0
Man Utd3
AS Roma2
Indian esports had a brilliant weekend. iQOO S8UL — the MOBA Legends 5v5 roster of S8UL Esports — was crowned champions of the Rai Star x Gyan Gaming Cup on February 18, 2026, in Kolkata, clinching a nail-biting 4-3 Grand Final victory against Godlike Esports and ₹12.5 lakh in prize money.
iQOO S8UL’s Championship Run: Match by Match
The tournament was massive — 1,024 teams entered through open qualifiers, with only 16 advancing to the main event. iQOO S8UL didn’t just win; they dominated every stage with increasing authority.
| Stage | Opponent | Result | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterfinals | Megatron Esports | Win 2-0 | Best of 3 |
| Semifinals | PEAK | Win 3-1 | Best of 5 |
| Group A Finals | Elusivity Esports | Win 4-0 | Best of 7 |
| Grand Final | Godlike Esports | Win 4-3 | Best of 7 |
| Prize Money | ₹12.5 Lakh |
The squad — led by IGL Mohammad Saad (Apex), alongside Abhijeet Katkar (Abhi), Mehta Jay (J), Chirag Singh (Radium), Debasish Sana (Anti), and Joseph Nehhunjang (Kakarot) — built their run on composure and opponent-specific adaptation. The Grand Final against Godlike was the toughest test: a full seven-game series that went down to the wire before iQOO S8UL held their nerve.
Why This Win Matters for Indian Esports
Apex, the IGL, is no stranger to big stages — he previously competed at the MLBB Mid Season Cup 2024 at the Esports World Cup, a tournament with a $3 million USD prize pool. His experience at elite international competition visibly shaped the team’s grand final composure.
S8UL Esports co-founder Animesh Agarwal noted that this victory validates their long-term investment in building structured, well-supported rosters — and that the Indian MOBA ecosystem is entering a new growth phase. With larger prize pools, stronger grassroots participation, and rising competitive standards, iQOO S8UL’s title comes at exactly the right moment.
S8UL is India’s only esports organisation in the Esports World Cup Club Partner Program, and a four-time winner of the Esports Content Group of the Year award globally — making this domestic title another feather in an already impressive cap.
According to S8UL Esports’ official website, the organisation represents 25+ of India’s top gaming creators and has collaborated with over 250 global brands.
Check out our Indian esports news on TechnoSports and our S8UL and iQOO gaming coverage for more updates.
