Inside India’s BGMI Era: Creators Driving Competitive Streaming Boom

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) isn’t “just a game” anymore – it’s the game for India’s gaming scene. From BGIS and BMPS to daily streams pulling in tens of thousands, it sits at the centre of how India plays and watches. The real engine? Creators and pros who go live every day, clutch under pressure, chat with chat, and build communities one match at a time.
Here are five BGMI creators who showcase the best of that world, from pure grind and leadership to community vibes and real representation.

1. TXxSARANGGG (Sarangajyoti Deka)

Category: Competitive BGMI Player & Streamer
Followers: Instagram – 98.9K | YouTube – 120K subscribers

Who He Is
TXxSARANGGG, real name Sarangajyoti Deka (born September 7, 2002), is known in the BGMI scene for his calm, clutch-heavy playstyle. Unlike flashy fraggers, Sarang thrives in high-pressure situations, often turning difficult endgames into controlled finishes.

Esports Journey
He has competed in several top-tier BGMI tournaments, including BGIS 2024 and BMPS 2024, and has represented organisations such as 7Sea Esports, Team XO, and, more recently, Revenant XSpark. His tournament presence has built his reputation as a reliable, tactically sound player.

Content & Audience
On YouTube and Instagram, Sarang shares BGMI gameplay, tactical decision-making moments, live streams, and match insights. His audience follows him not just for entertainment, but to understand how composure and positioning win games.

Why He Matters:
TXxSARANGGG represents the disciplined, thinking side of competitive BGMI,  proof that calm decision-making can outperform chaos.

2. RakaZone Gaming (Rishab Karanwal)

Category: Variety Gaming Streamer
Location: Delhi, India
Followers: YouTube – 506K subscribers | Twitch – 69K followers |
Total Views – 90+ million

Who He Is
Rishab Karanwal, known online as RakaZone Gaming, is one of India’s longest-running gaming creators. His channel, created in January 2016, predates much of the current gaming wave and has survived multiple platform and game cycles.

Content Style
RakaZone is a true variety gamer. His content spans GTA V RP, Valorant, Counter-Strike, PUBG, Call of Duty, and other popular titles. GTA RP, especially on Subversion RP 2.0, played a major role in expanding his reach and community engagement.

Streaming & Community
Known for his relaxed commentary and welcoming streams, RakaZone’s content often feels like a hangout rather than a performance. His live streams balance gameplay with audience interaction, making the community a central pillar of his channel.

Achievements
He has received recognition within the Indian gaming ecosystem, including Streamer of the Year–style awards, and is respected for his longevity in an industry where consistency is rare.

Why He Matters:
RakaZone proves that Indian gaming isn’t just about chasing trends. Long-term trust, adaptability, and community-building can outlast any single game.

3. Manya (Mohammad “Manya” Raja)

Category: Professional BGMI Player & In-Game Leader
Location: India
Followers: YouTube – ~143K subscribers | Instagram – ~105K followers

Who He Is
Mohammad “Manya” Raja (born September 23, 2000) is one of India’s most respected BGMI In-Game Leaders (IGLs). Known for his sharp strategic calls and leadership under pressure, Manya is often credited with shaping team dynamics rather than just individual stats.

Competitive Achievements

Manya’s esports resume includes playing for Team Soul, Blind Esports, Global Esports, Wyld Fangs, and currently GodLike Esports. His major wins include:

• BGMI Masters Series (BGMS) Season 3 – Winner
• BMPS 2023 – Winner
• Multiple Skyesports Championship titles

He has earned over $73,000 in prize money, placing him among India’s top BGMI earners.

Recent Move
In October 2025, Manya joined GodLike Esports as captain/IGL, alongside Spower, with the goal of rebuilding the roster for the 2026 competitive season after a challenging year.

Content Presence
Beyond tournaments, Manya streams BGMI gameplay, match breakdowns, and leadership-focused content. His audience includes aspiring IGLs who want to understand rotations, calls, and team coordination at the highest level.

Why He Matters:
Manya shows that BGMI is as much about leadership and decision-making as it is about aim and reflexes.

4. MINI UK07 (Mini Bisht)

Category: BGMI Streamer
Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Followers: YouTube – 92.5K subscribers | Instagram – 70K followers

Who She Is

Mini Bisht, known online as MINI UK07, is a full-time BGMI streamer who has steadily built her audience through consistent live gameplay and community engagement.

Content Style
Her streams focus on live BGMI matches, custom rooms, squad games, and interactive sessions where viewers actively participate. She frequently streams on YouTube and platforms like Rooter, maintaining a strong connection with her audience.

Community Engagement
MINI UK07’s content thrives on accessibility. Her streams are conversational, interactive, and community-driven, making her channel welcoming to both casual players and regular BGMI viewers.

Why She Matters:
She represents the growing visibility of women in Indian mobile gaming, not as a niche, but as everyday, full-time streamers.

5. Monika “Sherlock” Jeph

Category: BGMI Streamer & Content Creator
Location: Jaipur, India
Followers: Instagram – 85.5K followers

Who She Is
Monika Jeph, popularly known as Sherlock (sherlock.live), is a BGMI streamer with a competitive background and strong presence across gaming and lifestyle content.

Gaming Journey
She has participated in esports tournaments like PMCO 2020 and has collaborated with major organisations such as S8UL Esports, positioning her at the intersection of competitive play and creator-led content.

Content Style
Her streams feature BGMI gameplay with strategic insights, audience interaction, and relaxed commentary. Alongside gaming, she also shares lifestyle posts that help humanise the creator behind the gameplay.

Why She Matters:
Sherlock bridges competitive credibility with creator accessibility, helping normalise women’s presence in India’s esports ecosystem.