Day 1 of the PUBG Mobile Global Championship (PMGC) 2024 Grand Finals brought thrilling action and surprises, setting the stage for an intense competition. Mongolian squad 4Merical Vibes claimed the top spot with a total of 63 points and one spectacular Chicken Dinner in six matches.
Team Spirit followed closely in second place with 53 points and two Chicken Dinners, showing consistency throughout the day. VOIN Donkey also impressed, finishing third with 53 points, thanks to strategic plays and strong teamwork.
The day ended with a tight contest among the mid-tier teams. Dplus KIA rose to fourth place with 43 points, showing great improvement in the final matches. Insilio also earned 43 points, securing fifth place. Meanwhile, DRX, Natus Vincere, and RCB ended the day tied with 32 points each.
At the other end of the standings, Falcons Force, TJB, and Alpha 7 Esports had disappointing runs, scoring 28, 24, and 22 points, respectively. ThunderTalk and Guild Esports found themselves at the bottom of the leaderboard with 14 and 9 points.
Match-by-Match Breakdown
Match 1: Sanhok
The opening match delivered high-energy gameplay as Falcons Force clinched the Chicken Dinner with 21 points, kicking off their campaign in style. 4Merical Vibes and Alpha 7 Esports also started strong, each securing 13 points, while VOIN Donkey earned 8 points, staying within striking distance.
Match 2: Erangel
Nigma Galaxy stunned everyone with a dominant 20-kill Chicken Dinner, showcasing exceptional coordination. Narvalow, their star player, shone bright with 4 eliminations. Close behind, VOIN, Insilio, and Natus Vincere scored 16, 12, and 10 points, respectively, keeping the leaderboard competitive.
Match 3: Erangel
Team Spirit from Russia stole the spotlight with an impressive 21-point Chicken Dinner. Knowme, the MVP, contributed 3 eliminations, securing their lead. Meanwhile, Insilio and VOIN Donkey performed well, adding 16 and 10 points. South Korea’s DRX collected 8 points, staying in the mix.
Match 4: Erangel
Mongolia’s 4Merical Vibes dominated the fourth game, bagging an outstanding 33-point Chicken Dinner. Their star player, DOK, was unstoppable, racking up 11 kills single-handedly. Insilio and Team Spirit scored 11 and 10 points, respectively, maintaining steady progress.
Match 5: Miramar
The fifth match saw Team Spirit claim their second Chicken Dinner, adding 15 points to their tally. Dplus KIA took an aggressive approach, earning 14 points, while RCB and 4Merical Vibes secured 12 points each. Natus Vincere continued to add crucial points with 9 in this match.
Match 6: Miramar
Dplus KIA closed Day 1 on a high note with a solid 22-point Chicken Dinner. Nolbu, their key player, delivered a stellar performance with 5 eliminations. VOIN and Vicious also performed well, collecting 18 and 12 points, respectively, to finish strong.
Top Performers of Day 1
- 4Merical Vibes (DOK): Dominated Match 4 with 11 eliminations, earning the day’s MVP recognition.
- Narvalow (Nigma Galaxy): Shined in Match 2 with 4 eliminations, leading his team to a huge win.
- Nolbu (Dplus KIA): Delivered in clutch moments, grabbing 5 kills in Match 6.
Overall Standings (Day 1)
| Rank | Team | Points | Chicken Dinners |
| 1 | 4Merical Vibes | 63 | 1 |
| 2 | Team Spirit | 53 | 2 |
| 3 | VOIN Donkey | 53 | 0 |
| 4 | Dplus KIA | 43 | 1 |
| 5 | Insilio | 43 | 0 |
| 6 | DRX | 32 | 0 |
| 7 | Natus Vincere | 32 | 0 |
| 8 | RCB | 32 | 0 |
| 9 | Falcons Force | 28 | 1 |
| 10 | TJB | 24 | 0 |
| 11 | Alpha 7 Esports | 22 | 0 |
| 12 | ThunderTalk | 14 | 0 |
| 13 | Guild Esports | 9 | 0 |
Key Takeaways from Day 1
- 4Merical Vibes’ Resilience: Strong strategy and consistent gameplay secured their top spot.
- Team Spirit’s Momentum: Two Chicken Dinners demonstrated their ability to adapt across maps.
- Dplus KIA’s Comeback: Clutch plays in the final matches pushed them up the leaderboard.
The PMGC 2024 Grand Finals Day 1 set the stage for an exciting showdown in the days to come. Stay tuned as the world’s best PUBG Mobile teams battle for glory in the upcoming matches.
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