Nebula Esports Claims BGMI Masters Series Season 5 Championship

Nebula Esports has emerged as the champions of the BGMI Masters Series (BGMS) Season 5, concluding three weeks of competitive play organized by [NODWIN Gaming](https://nodwingaming.com/). The team secured the top position after 18 matches in the Grand Finals, claiming a prize of ₹40 lakh from a total prize pool exceeding ₹1 crore.

Gladiators Esports finished as runners-up, receiving ₹15 lakh, while iQOO Orangutan secured third place, taking home ₹6 lakh.

Nebula Grand Finals Overview

The BGMS Season 5 Grand Finals brought together 16 teams for three days of matches. Nebula Esports accumulated a total of 210 points, which included 116 Finishes and four Winner Winner Chicken Dinners (WWCDs), solidifying their lead. Gladiators Esports concluded the tournament with 189 points, and iQOO Orangutan finished with 187 points.

Aditya Dawar, known as Aadi, captain of Nebula Esports, commented on the team’s victory, stating, “Winning our first major trophy at BGMS is a significant achievement for the team. We believe this lineup has the capability to advance in the game, and our lead during the LAN finale provided confidence to maintain our strategy. Lifting the trophy with a live audience present added to the experience.”

Individual Accolades and Viewership

Beyond the team championship, individual honors were also awarded. Yash Negi, known as ‘KNOWME’ from Nebula Esports, was named the BGMS Season 5 Most Valuable Player (MVP) for achieving the highest number of eliminations during the Grand Finals. Mohammed Kaif Gulhamid Khan, ‘HUNTERZ’ of Genesis Esports, received the Most Wicked Player award for the most eliminations recorded throughout the entire tournament. Both players were awarded a TVS bike for their performances.

The BGMS Season 5 recorded substantial audience engagement, with over 26 million total views and more than 11 million watch hours. The tournament reached a peak concurrent viewership of over 430,000, which included various watch parties. The competition progressed through several stages, including a League Stage, Super Weekend, and Playoffs, before culminating in the Grand Finals.

Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming, highlighted the tournament’s impact, stating, “Our objective with BGMS is to establish a robust platform for India’s top players and teams, continuously enhancing the competitive gaming experience. This season provided a stage for strong teams in Indian BGMI to compete and develop their presence before a dedicated fan base.”

BGMS Season 5 was supported by TVS Motor Company as the Mobility Partner and Red Bull as the Energy Drink Partner, both of whom contribute to the growth of India’s competitive gaming ecosystem. For more information on latest esports news (https://technosports.co.in/), stay tuned to our coverage.