Gladiator Esports emerge champions of the India Today League Invitationals 2023

It was nail-biting stuff on the last day of the AMD Presents India Today League Invitationals 2023 powered by POCO F5, where Gladiator Esports emerged as the tournament's champions. Gladiator Esports, which was in the 8th position at the end of Day 1 with 35 points, turned the tables with its extraordinary performance. The team has solid names in the form of DeltaPG, Destro, Justin, and Shogun. The team has been rewarded with INR 5,00,000 for acquiring the first position with 103 points in the grand finals of the India Today League Invitationals.

Apart from this, DeltaPG grabbed the title of 'Most Valuable Player' in the India Today League Invitationals. The player showcased aggressive gameplay and got 25 finishes with an impressive FD of 2.05 in the grand finals. DeltaPG has been rewarded with INR 1,00,000 for his MVP performance. On the other hand, Medal Esports acquired the second position by displaying their immense survival skills combined with a decent number of finishes.

India Today League Invitationals Grand Finals Day 2: Highlights, Overall Standings, and More

Match 1: The Day 2 of the India Today League Invitationals 2023 commenced with an impressive chicken dinner from Big Brothers Esports. The team jumped from the seventh position to the second position following its thumping victory with a total of 21 points. With this, the team also diminished the points gap with the table toppers, which made the grand finals more interesting and resulted in intense BGMI action.

Match 2: The tournament's second match witnessed the dominance of Blind Esports, who reclaimed the first position in the overall standings. The team displayed a poised gameplay of aggression and passiveness, resulting in an eight-finish chicken dinner on the Miramar map. Blind Nakul, who is one of the key players in the lineup, continued his great form and got four finishes.

Match 3: The third match of Day 2 was played on the Sanhok map, which is famous for long-healing battles. Orangutan Gaming, which got initial control of the circle, capitalized on the opportunity to get a high number of finishes by gatekeeping their opponents. The team ended up getting a chicken dinner with 10 finishes, which helped them move up to the third position in the overall standings.

Match 4: The fourth match of the India Today League Invitationals saw the rise of Gladiator Esports. The team clinched a 10-finish chicken dinner which brought them right back into the hunt to win the prestigious tournament. The team accumulated a crucial 20 points, which helped them place right behind the table toppers.

Match 5: The fifth match of the India Today League Invitational turned out to be a game-changer for Gladiator Esports, which was slowly inching to claim the top position in the overall standings. Although the chicken dinner was taken by WSB Gaming, but the most highlighting part of the match was the healing battle done by Destro from Gladiator Esports, which ensured nine crucial points for the team in that match.

Match 6: The last game of the India Today League Invitationals Grand Finals turned out to be a thrilling contest between Blind Esports, which was holding the top position with 90 points, and Gladiator Esports, which was right behind with 88 points. The match went down to the wire, as every finish point became crucial for both teams. In the end, it was Gladiator Esports that held its nerve to win the prestigious title of the India Today League Invitationals by getting chicken dinner in the decider match. Medal Esports, who showcased a consistent performance throughout the grand finals eventually emerged as the runners-up of the tournament by leaving behind the tournament favourites.

Ranks	Teams	Points
1	Gladiator Esports	103
2	Medal Esports	98
3	Blind Esports	95
4	Orangutan Gaming	85
5	Big Brother Esports	79
6	Team Alladin	77
7	Numen Gaming	69
8	WSB Gaming	68
9	Revenant Esports	65
10	Team X Spark	59
11	Chemin Esports	55
12	Global Esports	52
13	Team 8bit	52
14	Gods Regin	47
15	Velocity	40
16	Godlike Esports	29

The AMD Presents India Today League Invitationals, an exhilarating BGMI tournament took the gaming community by storm. This incredible event, powered by the phenomenal POCO F5 smartphone and streamed exclusively on LOCO, witnessed epic BGMI action between the 24 best Indian teams battling against each other. Over the past three days, fans witnessed intense battles, jaw-dropping clutches, and mind-blowing chicken dinners by the top BGMI teams in the country. 

In the end, we would like to thank our partners AMD India, POCO F5, LOCO, and Upthrust Esports for being part of this epic BGMI tournament. The contribution of our partners indeed displayed their commitment to the Indian gaming community. In addition, the involvement of these brands showcases their vision to grow esports and also provides the necessary support for the gaming industry. It also brings players, fans, and the gaming community together for an exciting gaming feast. With the successful conclusion of the India Today League Invitationals 2023, fans can expect some major announcements regarding ESPL Season 2 in the future. Stay Tuned!