On PMWC Day 2, Orangutan delivered a strong performance and qualified for the Grand Finals, ending the long wait for Indian PUBG Mobile esports. After all 12 matches of Group A, Orangutan finished with 2 wins, 41 placement points, and 50 elimination points for a total of 91 points, securing second place in the overall standings.
What makes this qualification even more special is its historical importance. According to the available broadcast information, after TSM Entity, no Indian team had reached the Grand Finals at this level for 5 years, 11 months, and 29 days. Orangutan has now ended that long wait by securing a place in the PMWC 2026 Grand Finals.
In Group A, 4THRIVES ESPORTS finished first with 107 points, while Aurora Gaming secured third place just behind Orangutan with 90 points. Team Flash finished fourth with 89 points, while Nigma Galaxy took fifth place with 88 points.
After TSM Entity, Orangutan Ends the 5-Year, 11-Month, and 29-Day Wait
Orangutan’s qualification was not only about finishing second in Group A. For Indian PUBG Mobile esports, this achievement also ended a long wait.
According to the available broadcast commentary, TSM Entity was the last Indian team to reach the Finals and performed well at that event. After that, no Indian team managed to reach this stage again for 5 years, 11 months, and 29 days.
At PMWC 2026, Orangutan finally ended that streak. The team collected 91 points in Group A and directly qualified for the Grand Finals, bringing Indian representation back to the Finals after a long gap.
The importance of this achievement can also be seen in Orangutan’s overall Group A campaign. The team had a relatively slow start, but later changed its approach and played more aggressively. The broadcast discussion also highlighted how Orangutan matched the aggression of the global lobby while maintaining consistency.
Orangutan Changed Its Game After a Slow Start
After 12 matches, Orangutan secured two Chicken Dinners. The team also collected 41 placement points and 50 elimination points, taking its overall score to 91 points.
This performance helped Orangutan finish second in Group A and earn a direct ticket to the Grand Finals. The available commentary also highlighted the squad’s consistency and its shift towards more aggressive gameplay after a slow start.
4THRIVES ESPORTS Tops Group A With 107 Points
In Group A, 4THRIVES ESPORTS finished in first place with 107 points. What made this performance special was that the team reached this score without a single win.
4THRIVES’ total included 80 elimination points and 27 placement points. Orangutan followed with 91 points, while Aurora Gaming finished third with 90 points.
Team Flash secured fourth place with 89 points, while Nigma Galaxy finished fifth with 88 points. All five teams directly qualified for the Finals.
PMWC Group A Overall Ranking
| Rank | Team | Wins | Placement Points | Elimination Points | Total Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4THRIVES ESPORTS | 0 | 27 | 80 | 107 |
| 2 | ORANGUTAN | 2 | 41 | 50 | 91 |
| 3 | AURORA GAMING | 1 | 30 | 60 | 90 |
| 4 | TEAM FLASH | 1 | 31 | 58 | 89 |
| 5 | NIGMA GALAXY | 0 | 30 | 58 | 88 |
| 6 | ULF ESPORTS | 1 | 35 | 48 | 83 |
| 7 | AG.AL | 1 | 26 | 53 | 79 |
| 8 | GOAT TEAM | 2 | 24 | 49 | 73 |
| 9 | FURIA | 1 | 26 | 47 | 73 |
| 10 | ALULA CLUB ESPORTS | 1 | 21 | 51 | 72 |
| 11 | KIWOOM DRX | 0 | 20 | 50 | 70 |
| 12 | TEAM RRQ | 1 | 19 | 43 | 62 |
| 13 | GEEKAY ESPORTS | 1 | 25 | 32 | 57 |
| 14 | XFORCE REJECTS | 0 | 12 | 34 | 46 |
| 15 | THUNDERTALK GAMING | 0 | 16 | 18 | 34 |
| 16 | GAMING STARS | 0 | 1 | 28 | 29 |
Five Teams Directly Qualified for the Grand Finals
After Group A ended, 4THRIVES ESPORTS, Orangutan, Aurora Gaming, Team Flash, and Nigma Galaxy finished in the Top 5 and qualified for the Grand Finals.
ULF Esports, AG.AL, GOAT Team, FURIA, Alula Club Esports, KIWOOM DRX, Team RRQ, and Geekay Esports finished from sixth to 13th place and advanced to the Survival Stage.
Meanwhile, XFORCE Rejects, Thundertalk Gaming, and Gaming Stars were eliminated from the competition.
FALAK Was the Top Player
In the individual standings, FALAK finished first with 25 eliminations. He recorded 5,413 damage and 20 knockouts, with an average survival time of 21:05.
EREN finished second with 20 eliminations, 5,903 damage, and 24 knockouts. KOOPS secured third place with 21 eliminations and 22 knockouts.
HUZAIFA and T24 finished fourth and fifth, respectively.
| Rank | Player | Eliminations | Damage | Knockouts | Avg. Survival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | FALAK | 25 | 5,413 | 20 | 21:05 |
| #2 | EREN | 20 | 5,903 | 24 | 21:58 |
| #3 | KOOPS | 21 | 4,730 | 22 | 22:39 |
| #4 | HUZAIFA | 19 | 4,779 | 25 | 21:10 |
| #5 | T24 | 21 | 4,467 | 19 | 21:15 |
Orangutan’s Historic Qualification Became the Biggest Story of Group A
4THRIVES ESPORTS finished first in Group A with 107 points, but from the Indian esports perspective, Orangutan’s qualification for the Grand Finals was one of the most important results.
The team finished second with 91 points and two wins and, according to the available broadcast information, ended the 5-year, 11-month, and 29-day wait since TSM Entity. After such a long gap, an Indian team reaching the Grand Finals at this level makes Orangutan’s PMWC 2026 campaign even more special.
PMWC 2026 Group B Matches Will Begin Tomorrow
After the Group A matches ended, the next chapter of PMWC 2026 will begin with Group B, with matches starting tomorrow. The excitement is not over for Indian fans after Orangutan reached the Grand Finals, as GodLike Esports will represent India in Group B.
GodLike delivered an excellent performance at BMPS 2026 and won the tournament. Because of that, all eyes will be on them. The team is currently in some of the best form of its career, and expectations are also high.
