The Powerplay Phase of the Indus International Tournament (IIT) has concluded with Team Zero Gravity emerging as champions. The Powerplay Phase witnessed intense competition among professional esports teams from over 100 organizations. Teams battled fiercely on the map of Virlok for the prize pool of ₹25 Lakh.

Team Zero Gravity wins Indus International Tournament Powerplay

Team Zero Gravity emerged as the champions of the Powerplay Phase, walking away with ₹10 Lakh in winnings. The squad’s standout performer and Captain [ZG]SGOD - Sandeep Pandey earned the coveted MVP title, racking up 37 kills and 21,747 damage - an impressive stat line. He was awarded ₹1 Lakh for his outstanding performance.

Powerplay Phase Winners:

Following weeks of intense competition, the teams emerging victorious from the Powerplay Phase are:

  1. Team Zero Gravity – ₹10,00,000

  2. Marcos Gaming – ₹4,00,000

  3. Likitha Esports – ₹3,00,000

  4. Heatbeast Esports – ₹2,50,000

  5. Golden Hornet – ₹1,75,000

  6. 4Ever Esports – ₹1,25,000

  7. Autobotz Esports – ₹1,00,000

  8. Blind Esports – ₹50,000

These eight teams have now secured their spots in the upcoming Indus International Tournament LAN Finale, competing for the Champions Trophy and a ₹2 Crore prize pool. The LAN event is set for 18 May, 2025 at Drome Arena, Pune.

One Final Shot - The last chance qualifier

For those still dreaming of the LAN stage, SuperGaming has opened The Final Portal. This is a last-chance qualifier offering one additional spot at the LAN Finale. Registrations are open until 16 April, 5:00 PM IST, with matches kicking off on 19 April, 2:00 PM IST.

Tournament Highlights:

The Indus International Tournament features four progressive phases: Homegrown, Nationals, Powerplay, and International, designed to reflect India’s diverse player base and competitive ecosystem.

Homegrown Phase: Showcased rising grassroots talent. Team Rogue, DGE, and Moggers qualified for the LAN Finale.

The National Phase concluded with Team Esports Battleground and Brazil-based organisation Team 4Magic advancing to the LAN Finale.

Kadiliman Esports from the Philippines is set to represent international talent at the LAN Final.

The Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Indus International Tournament LAN finale will be awarded a custom Mahindra Thar.