IQOO SOUL, the Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) division of S8UL, emerged champions of the Chennai Esports Global Championship (CEGC) 2025 after an intense three-day Grand Finals held from 14 to 16 November in Chennai.
Competing under the BGMI Smash Rule format, the team secured the title with a commanding victory in the 16th match of the finale. iQOO SouL concluded the tournament with 162 points, four crucial Chicken Dinners and a total of 107 eliminations, earning a Rs 21 lakh share from the Rs 50 lakh prize pool.
The winning roster featured Nakul “NakuL” Sharma, Harsh “Goblin” Paudwal, Yash “LEGIT” Chaudhary, Khush “Jokerr” Singh and Aaryaman “Thunder” Seth.
iQOO SouL co-founder Naman ‘Mortal’ Mathur said, “iQOO SouL’s performance at CEGC 2025 reflects their dedication, synergy, and competitive fire. The Smash Rule format leaves little room for error and the way the team stepped up in every match was incredible to watch. This championship win is a proud moment for all of us at SouL, and a strong marker of what this roster is capable of. We are excited for the road ahead.”
iQOO SouL IGL Nakul ‘NakuL’ Sharma added, “The finals demanded precision and teamwork and I’m proud of how everyone delivered under pressure. Goblin, LEGIT, Joker, and Thunder played with complete trust and confidence throughout the tournament. Winning CEGC 2025 in the final match and receiving the Best IGL award makes this moment even more special. We want to thank the SouL family and our fans for their constant support. This win drives us to aim even higher.”
