After building immense anticipation among fans worldwide, Day 1 of the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2021 Grand Finals delivered thrilling action. This three-day showdown pits 16 elite teams against each other for a massive $6 million prize pool.
Turkey's Next Ruya Gaming emerged as the frontrunner, securing 76 points with 35 eliminations and one Chicken Dinner across six matches. Close behind, China's fan-favorite Nova Esports tallied 67 points despite no victories, while UAE's Nigma Galaxy rounded out the top three with 64 points.
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The opening match on Erangel saw intense clashes at Sosnovka Military Base. India's Stalwart Esports dominated with 14 eliminations, wiping out powerhouses like Nova Esports and S2G while keeping their full squad intact. STE's Skryy claimed top frags.
Game 2 shifted to Miramar, where Thailand's The Infinity secured fourth place but fell short on finishes. Nigma Galaxy pushed hard for the win, only for Alpha7 Esports to snag the Chicken Dinner with 10 kills.
Sanhok hosted Game 3, with Nigma Galaxy claiming victory via 8 eliminations and 32 points. Next Ruya Gaming impressed in second with 11 kills, followed by The Infinity in third.
Next Ruya Gaming seized Game 4, and Western squad Natus Vincere dominated Game 5. China's Six Two Eight staged a strong comeback in the penultimate match.
The finale returned to Erangel for a nail-biting showdown between Nova Esports and Furious Gaming. Furious turned the tide in a 1v1 finale, with PapiPotro outdueling King for the Chicken Dinner.
Don't miss Day 2 of the PMGC 2021 Grand Finals, streaming live tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. IST on official PUBG Mobile Esports YouTube channels.
