5 BGMI esports teams that played unexpectedly well in 2025

The 2025 season witnessed the rise of multiple BGMI esports teams. While some popular teams made their comebacks, there were a handful who rose to the occasion and played unexpectedly well in 2025. Their gameplay highlighted dominance on all maps and intense clutches, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats.

This article lists the best teams that surprised the fans and the critics as they look forward to the teams' performance in forthcoming tournaments.

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Which BGMI esports teams played unexpectedly well in 2025?

5) FS Esports

FS Esports has made a powerful comeback in 2025 (Image via Instagram/fs_esportz)

Following their runner-up finish in BMPS 2025, FS Esports acted quickly and acquired the services of Roman, Levi, Godx, and Lovish. Their unexpected win in the OG vs NG: Legacies Clash tournament placed the lineup among the most consistent BGMI esports teams.

Despite failing to qualify for BMIC 2025, FS Esports had a few great matches in BMSD 2025. The lineup also finished the 2025 season on a decent note by finishing in the top 8 in CEGC 2025.

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4) Madkings Esports

Madkings Esports had a great 2025 season (Image via Instagram/madkingsesportsgg)

Popular BGMI esports player, ClutchGod, parted ways with his former team to form his own organization, Madkings Esports, in 2025. He onboarded other renowned stars such as ShadowOG, Neyoo, Apollo, and an underdog Pro before BGMS 2025.

Since then, Madkings Esports has performed unexpectedly well in BMSD 2025 and qualified for the BMIC 2025 by finishing in the top 8. In BMIC 2025, the team demonstrated exceptional performance by securing chicken dinners and defeating international teams with their fragging skills.

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3) Mysterious 4

Mysterious 4 is one of the few BGMI esports teams that played unexpectedly well in 2025 (Image via Instagram/mysterious4.in)

Bunny, Naman, Omega, Snowjod, and Heroo started as underdogs, but quickly made a name for themselves by reaching the semi-finals of BMPS 2025. The team played unexpectedly well and silenced all their critics when they finished seventh in BMSD 2025.

While the team slacked off on the final day of BMIC 2025 and finished seventh, their domination against international teams on the first two days of the LAN event showed their great in-game skills.

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2) Nebula Esports

Nebula Esports is amongst the best rising BGMI esports teams (Image via Instagram/nebula.esports. official)

Nebula Esports (formerly associated with Arrancar Esports) began its BGMI esports journey in 2025. Firstly, they acquired the services of one of the best BGMI esports IGLs - Aadi. Underdogs like KnowMe, Phoenix, and Kratos soon joined him to complete the lineup.

Nebula Esports began with college-level tournaments, winning the OnePlus Dominate Championship 2025 and qualifying for the Battlegrounds Mobile Challenger Series Season 1. They then proceeded to the Grand Finals of BGMS 2025.

However, Nebula shocked everyone when they finished fifth in Battlegrounds Mobile Showdown 2025 and fourth in Battlegrounds Mobile International Cup 2025, respectively. This has made the side a force to reckon with in BGMI esports.

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1) Team Aryan

Team Aryan represented India in PMWC 2025 (Image via Instagram/team.ax__)

Led by Aryan, Team Aryan shocked every BGMI critique and pundit when they clinched the Battlegrounds Mobile Pro Series 2025 title. Devotee, Henry (formerly known as Hitler), and Syrax have been in great form, as the lineup also performed decently in BMSD 2025.

However, the lineup hit its peak when they became the first Indian team to qualify and represent the nation at the PUBG Mobile World Cup. Although they could not qualify for the grand finals, their fight against Team Falcons and Nongshim RedForce showed why they are one of the best rising BGMI esports teams.

With Aimbot and Ninzae joining in, Team Aryan will be hopeful for a great start to the 2026 season.

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Note: This article is based on the author's opinion.

Since BGIS 2026 will start in January 2026, many new BGMI esports teams are expected to emerge onto the competitive scene and rise above expectations.

Edited by Samarjit Paul