Top 5 Highest Earning Esports Players in India in 2022

In 2022, Indian esports has grown immensly with pro players no longer being strapped for cash. With tournaments like the Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series Season 1 and the BGMI Masters Series offering $260,577 and $190,923 in prize pools, Indian players have had a lot of opportunities to secure themselves significant amounts of prize money in 2022.

Despite the suspension of popular titles like Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) in the middle of the year, the game's players remained as the highest earning Indian pro players in 2022 despite many other titles like Valorant and Pokemon Unite hosting tournaments throughout the year.

Here are the top 5 highest earning esports players in India in 2022. 

Top 5 Highest Earning Indian Esports Players in 2022

5. Sc0utOP – $24,966 USD (INR 20,65,799)

Tanmay “Sc0utOP” Singh is one of the OGs in the BGMI esports scene. Even though the game was unavailable for around a year due to PUBG Mobile’s ban, Sc0utOP did not give up on his esports career in 2022. In 2022 alone, Sc0utOP is estimated to have earned $24,966 USD through BGMI tournaments including the Battlegrounds Mobile India Series 2021, Nodwin x Loco All Stars Invitational, and BGMI Masters Series.

He also represented India at the PUBG Mobile World Invitational 2022: Afterparty Showdown, where he finished in 7th and 9th place in duo and squad tournaments, respectively, earning him a total of $24,200.

4. Omega – $34,432 (INR 28,49,006)

Sahil “Omega” Jakhar is the in-game leader (IGL) of Team SouL’s BGMI roster. Although Omega has been in the BGMI scene for a long time, he rose to prominence in 2022. Omega is estimated to have earned $34,432 in 2022 via BGMI esports. 

Omega joined Team SouL as the IGL of its BGMI roster in January 2022 and led the team to several notable finishes, including 2nd place in the Skyesports Grand Slam 2022, where he won a cash prize of $1,004.25, 1st place in the Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series - Season 1, where he earned $16,640, 6th place in the BGMI Masters Series, where he won $2,037, 7th place in the Battlegrounds Mobile India Showdown 2022, where he won $125, and 11th place in the PUBG Mobile World Invitational 2022, where he earned $14,625.

3. AkshaT – $35,712 (INR 29,54,935)

Akshat “AkshaT” Goel is another BGMI veteran that currently plays for Team SouL. After playing for organizations like 8bit and Chemin Esports, AkshaT joined Team SouL in January 2021. Since his arrival on the team, his performance has only skyrocketed over time. It is estimated that AkshaT has earned $35,712 through BGMI esports earnings. 

AkshaT led Team SouL to a 2nd place finish in the Skyesports Grand Slam 2022, where he won $1,004, and a 1st place finish in the Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series - Season 1, where he won $17,920. He also contributed to Team SouL's 6th place finish in the BGMI Masters Series, where he won $2,037, and 7th place finish in the Battlegrounds Mobile India Showdown 2022, where he won $125. He also represented India with Team SouL in the PUBG Mobile World Invitational 2022, where they secured the 11th position and AkshaT earned $14,625.

2. Hector – $39,368 (INR 32,56,975)

Sohail “Hector” Shaikh is the latest addition to Team SouL’s BGMI roster. The organization signed him in March 2022, and since then, he has shown incredible growth and improvement. Prior to joining Team SouL, Hector did not demonstrate a notable, but in 2022, he proved himself to be one of the best BGMI players in India. According to Esports Earnings, Hector is estimated to have earned $39,368 via BGMI tournaments in 2022.

Hector joined Team SouL and helped lead the team to victory in the Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series - Season 1, where he earned $16,640. He also led Team SouL to a 6th place finish in the BGMI Masters Series, where he won three accolades and earned $2,665. Hector would go on to contribute to Team SouL's 7th place finish in the Battlegrounds Mobile India Showdown 2022, where he earned $125, and their 11th place finish in the PUBG Mobile World Invitational 2022, where he became the only Indian player to win an accolade and earned a total of $19,625.

1. Goblin – $40,819 (INR 33,74,927)

Harsh “Goblin” Paudwal is arguably the best BGMI player in India. He joined Team SouL and quickly became prominent with his aggressive gameplay style and precise aim. In 2022 alone, he is estimated to have earned $40,819 via BGMI esports.

Goblin led Team SouL to a second place finish in the Skyesports Grand Slam 2022, where he won $1,004, and a first place finish in the Battlegrounds Mobile India Pro Series - Season 1, where he was awarded the MVP award and five more accolades, earning him a total of $22,400.

He also contributed to Team SouL's 6th place finish in the BGMI Masters Series, where he won two awards and earned $2,664, and their 7th place finish in the Battlegrounds Mobile India Showdown 2022, where he earned $125. He also represented India with Team SouL in the PUBG Mobile World Invitational 2022, where they secured the 11th position and Goblin earned $14,625.