Not long ago, gaming in India was dismissed as a pastime, confined to internet cafes and small local tournaments. Today, the Indian esports scene has transformed into a thriving industry, with professional teams, massive sponsorships, and devoted fan bases. This article spotlights best esports teams in India, showcasing their achievements, impact, and how they’ve become cultural icons inspiring a new generation of gamers.
Image Credits: S8UL
S8uL was born by merging two leading organizations. SouL and 8bit joined hands in 2020 and brought together iconic players. Naman “Mortal” Mathur, Yash “Viper” Soni, and Parv “Regaltos” Singh, had already gained immense fame for their performances across PUBG Mobile Esports (now BGMI).
S8UL’s contribution extends beyond esports gameplay. Their content-driven approach has fostered a dedicated community of gamers, supercharging the growth of Indian esports significantly. As of now, they have more than 30 popular gaming creators and streamers under the S8UL banner.
Image Credits: Global Esports
Because of their versatility, Global Esports (GE) definitely stands out as one of the best esports teams in India. If you are wondering how, Rushindra Sinha founded Global Esports in 2017 and from the start GE didn’t just stick to one game. They invested in multiple titles like Valorant, Overwatch, and CS.
But Valorant is where they have excelled most, especially after getting a Valorant Champions Tour franchise slot in 2022, the only team to represent South Asia in this mega event. Due to this, the organization also turned profitable in 2024. A handful of organizations in esports have been able to pull off the numbers’ game and just two in India.
The team is also known for nurturing talent. They give up-and-coming players a shot, and that’s no small thing in an industry where opportunities can be rare. Star players of VALORANT such as Ganesh “SkRossi” Gangadhar, who is also among the best esports players in India, and Abhirup “Lightningfast” Chaudhary have made waves in both national and international tournaments under Global Esports.
Apart from them, they are also champions of the inaugural BGMI Masters in 2022 which is the first Indian Esports event to be telecasted on Television.
Image Credits: Godlike Esports
GodLike Esports is a well-known name in Indian esports, especially in BGMI, COD Mobile, and Valorant. Founded by Chetan “KronTen” Chandgude, the team has produced top players like Jonathan “Jonathan” Amaral, Abhishek “ZGOD” Choudhary, and Vivek “ClutchGod” Horo, who are famous for their skills and well-recognized in the BGMI Esports scene.
Godlike successes include multiple championships and top finishes in regional tournaments mostly PUBG Mobile, BGMI, COD Mobile, and Pokemon GO. They’ve also competed on international stages such as the PMGC and COD Mobile World Championships. In the latter one, they achieved a historic feat of landing the silver spot in the world stage. No other team on this ‘best esports teams in India list’ has seen such height in esports.
But beyond their results, GodLike has really contributed to Indian esports in terms of grooming new talent and providing opportunities to grassroots players. Of course, that’s why their fan base is one of the most passionate in the country.
Image Credits: Orangutan Esports
Founded in 2021 by Yash Bhanusali, Orangutan Esports is relatively new but already a key player in the Indian esports landscape. They have found their base in BGMI, Call of Duty: Mobile, and Valorant.
Orangutan’s BGMI team bagged the runner-up title in BGMI Masters Series Season 2 by a very small margin. However, they have consistently placed themselves in top positions in different BGMI tournaments. As an organization, Orangutan has constantly provided its players with top-notch facilities and has always supported them with some world class coaching. In 2022, they revealed their most expensive gaming house in Mumbai to foster their content creators.
Image Credits: Revenant Esports
Founded in 2021, Revenant Esports quickly established itself as one of the best esports teams in India, especially Valorant. In a most recent event, they claimed the championship title at the VALORANT Challengers South Asia Split 2 which granted them a spot at the VCT Ascension: Pacific in Tokyo. Although the Ascension didn’t go that well after getting eliminated early, the team is still going strong and planning to bounce back in the next edition. In addition, they are making waves in BGMI and Brawl Stars as well.
In the Snapdragon Pro Series and ESL BGMI Challenge, they have done remarkably well, consistently being among the top teams. Most recently, they announced a partnership with Team XSpark, owned by the well-known gaming face, Tanmay “Scout” Singh, and have, therefore, strengthened their foothold both as a brand and esports strength.
With esports in India set to rise even further, Revenant XSpark seems to be on the forefront.
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