DRX dominates Day 1 of the BGMI International Cup 2025, while Indian teams Nebula and Soul round out the top three in Delhi’s historic international LAN event.
The BGMI International Cup (BMIC) 2025 kicked off at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Delhi, making history as India’s first major international BGMI LAN. Six intense matches played across Rondo, Erangel, and Miramar set the stage for a thrilling competition among 16 of Asia’s top teams, vying for a ₹1 crore prize pool and two slots in the Global Championship 2025.
BMIC 2025 Day 1 Points Table
After a relentless first day, it’s clear who has momentum:
| Rank | Team | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DRX | South Korea | 74 |
| 2 | Nebula Esports | India | 51 |
| 3 | Team Soul | India | 46 |
| 4 | True Rippers | India | 43/42 |
| 5 | NS RedForce | South Korea | 39 |
| 6 | Dplus | South Korea | 38 |
| 7 | Mysterious 4 | India | 33 |
| 7 | REIGNITE | Japan | 33 |
| 9 | Madkings | India | 31 |
| 10 | Gods Reign | India | 30 |
| 11 | Jecheon PhalanX | South Korea | 27 |
| 11 | K9 Esports | India | 27 |
| 13 | REJECT | Japan | 26 |
| 14 | Orangutan | India | 25 |
| 15 | MAKING THE ROAD | Japan | 23 |
| 16 | CAG OSAKA | Japan | 21 |
DRX from South Korea was the team to beat, ending the day with 74 points after two Chicken Dinners and a whopping 44 eliminations. Nebula Esports and Team Soul led the Indian challenge, landing second and third. True Rippers also stayed in reach of the top three with a strong showing.
BMIC 2025 Day 1 Match-by-Match Highlights
- Match 1 (Rondo): Mysterious 4 snatched a 19-point opening win. Orangutan started steadily, while DRX and NS RedForce kept close.
- Match 2 (Erangel): Nebula took a massive 29-point Chicken Dinner, with Phoenix grabbing 7 eliminations.
- Match 3 (Erangel): Madkings emerged with 19 points, Nebula maintained form, Team Soul and DRX close behind.
- Match 4 (Erangel): DRX secured a defining victory, with QXZZZ notching 6 kills.
- Match 5 (Miramar): Team Soul surged with a bounce-back win, REJECT and DRX also scoring big.
- Match 6 (Miramar): DRX grabbed a second Chicken Dinner, closing the day on top, with NS RedForce strong in pursuit.
Audience, Format, and Watch Options
- Live Broadcast: BMIC 2025 streams are available globally in English, Hindi, Korean, and Japanese, a first for the event and a significant milestone for BGMI’s international reach.
- Format: The round robin will continue over 18 matches, with leaderboard changes expected as teams adapt strategies.
Well, Day 1 at BMIC 2025 established a fast, fierce tone. With two full days remaining and multiple maps yet to be conquered, every elimination and Chicken Dinner brings teams one step closer to international glory. The mix of heavy-hitting Korean teams and ambitious Indian lineups promises even greater drama ahead.