The return of Indian teams to global tournaments has made the role of an IGL more important than ever in BGMI esports. Throughout 2025, several in-game leaders have stood out by guiding their teams to major wins, strong finishes, and consistent performances across official and third-party events. Their calls, composure, and decision-making have helped push Indian BGMI esports to new heights.
Here is a simple and clear breakdown of the best BGMI IGLs of 2025, based on their overall impact, results, and leadership this season.
(Note: These rankings reflect the writer’s opinion.)
5. Aadi: Nebula Esports
Aadi, also known as Aditya Dawar, has built a reputation for leading underdog players to big stages. After a tough phase with Team Insane during BGIS 2025, he moved to Nebula Esports, where he quickly brought stability and confidence to a young roster.
With emerging talents like KnowMe, Phoenix, and Kratos, Aadi guided Nebula to a 4th-place finish at BMIC 2025 and a top-five finish at BMSD 2025. His ability to spot and shape young talent makes him one of the smartest IGLs in the scene.
4. Nakul: Team SouL
After big roster changes, Team SouL put their trust in Nakul Sharma, and that decision turned out to be a major win for the org. Smoothly switching from an assaulter to an IGL, Nakul has brought balance, discipline, and clarity to SouL’s game plan.
He led SouL to two consecutive podium finishes at BMSD 2025 and BGMS 2025, proving that he can handle pressure and expectations. With players like Legit, Joker, and Thunder performing well, Nakul has set SouL up for a strong run in the 2026 season.
3. Omega: K9 Esports
After a shaky 2024 season, Sahil “Omega” Jakhar made a strong return this year. Under his leadership, K9 Esports became one of the most consistent and dangerous teams of 2025.
Omega took K9 to the runner-up spot at BMSD 2025 and the Snapdragon Pro Series Season 6, before finally capturing the org’s biggest win of the year the Battlegrounds Mobile Masters Series 2025. His calm leadership and strong synergy with Ninjaboi, Slug, and Beast brought K9 back into the spotlight.
2. Aaru: Orangutan Gaming
Arman “Aaru” has been one of the most steady and experienced IGLs in BGMI for years, and 2025 turned out to be his strongest season to date. Leading a powerful roster featuring Wizzgod, Attanki, and AKOP, Aaru helped Orangutan achieve one of the biggest accomplishments in Indian BGMI history becoming the only Indian team to reach the Gauntlet Stage of PMGC 2025.
They also finished third in BGIS 2025 and won the iQOO Battlegrounds Series, their first major trophy of the year. With big tournaments ahead, Aaru will be aiming for an even higher finish at PMGC.
1. Jelly: True Rippers Esports
At the top of the list is Gunjan “Jelly” Thakur, who had an incredible season after moving from GodLike to True Rippers. With a roster featuring Hydro, Harsh, and KioLmao, Jelly led the team to multiple top-five finishes across major events:
- BGIS 2025: 5th place
- BGMS 2025: 4th place
- BMSD 2025: 4th place
- Battlegrounds Mobile India Cup 2025: Runner-up
The second-place finish at BMIC earned True Rippers a valuable slot at the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025, marking Jelly’s strong return to top-tier competition. His experience, adaptability, and calm approach make him the standout IGL of 2025.
Honourable Mentions
Several leaders just missed the top five but still had standout moments this year:
- Manya
- Saumraj
- Destro
All three have shown huge potential and will be aiming to break into the top tier in 2026
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