Aarush Sharma, known as Hydro, plays for Team Apex Gaming
Aarush Sharma, who plays as Hydro, began his recorded career with Silly Esports in July 2024 and moved to Troy Tamilans that November, winning the 1M DYNASTY event with them within days of the move and taking its Elite Performer award. He joined True Rippers in July 2025.
The True Rippers spell brought his biggest honours: MVP of the BGMI Masters Series Season 4 in September 2025, Finals MVP at the Chennai Esports Global Championship 2025, where True Rippers finished second, and a 35th to 36th place finish at the PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025. True Rippers also placed second at the Battlegrounds Mobile India International Cup 2025.
Hydro left True Rippers on 22 April 2026 and joined Team Apex Gaming on 29 April 2026, alongside Harsh and KioLmao. Liquipedia puts his approx. total winnings at $27,125 and lists him as an active player. His birth date is not published.
Hydro plays as an assaulter for Team Apex Gaming in the BMPS 2026 lineup published by TalkEsport, which lists Jelly as IGL with Jonathan, KioLmao, Hydro and Harsh as assaulters. That published lineup is the source for the assaulter role already carried in his record.
Team history
- 2026-04-29 → date not published
- 2025-07-21 → 2026-04-22
- 2024-11-08 → 2025-06-30Troy Tamilans
- 2024-07-04 → 2024-11-03Silly Esports
Achievements
| Date | Place | Tier | Tournament | Team | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 | 10th | A |  | | ₹2,50,000 |
| 6 Sep 2026 | 5th | A |  | | Rs 3,50,000 |
| 21 Jun 2026 | 5th | A |  | | ₹25,00,000 |
Awards & honours
- MVP
- MVP
- Elite Performer1M DYNASTY source
Career stats
| Event | Stage | Matches | Finishes | Avg | Damage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All stages | 69 | 107 | 1.55 | — | 16score |
| All stages | 155 | 233 | 1.50 | — | 16score |
 | All stages | 18 | 16 | 0.89 | — | 16score |
| BGMI Pro Series 2026 | All stages | 82 | 103 | 1.26 | — | 16score |
 | All stages | 42 | 74 | 1.76 | — | 16score |
| PUBG Mobile Global Championship 2025 | All stages | 19 | 12 | 0.63 | — | 16score |
| Chennai Esports Global Championship 2025 | All stages | 56 | 107 | 1.91 | — | 16score |
| Battlegrounds Mobile India International Cup 2025 | All stages | 19 | 38 | 2.00 | — | 16score |
 | All stages | 49 | 74 | 1.51 | — | 16score |
| All stages | 72 | 105 | 1.46 | — | 16score |
Earnings Chart
Event Earnings
Team prize money from events this player attended. Individual splits are not publicly documented, so no per-player share is shown.
| Event | Date | Team | Place | Team prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 | | 10th | ₹2,50,000 |
| 6 Sep 2026 | | 5th | Rs 3,50,000 |
| 21 Jun 2026 | | 5th | ₹25,00,000 |
| Total | ₹3,100,000 |
Team prize money by year
- 2026₹3,100,000
Current teammates
Other event context
| Event | Team place | What is verified |
|---|---|---|
| BGMI Masters Series Season 4 | MVP | Individual award. |
| Finals MVP | Individual award. |
| 1M DYNASTY | Elite Performer | Individual award. |
FAQ
What is Hydro's real name?
Hydro's real name is Aarush Sharma.
Which team does Hydro play for?
Hydro plays for Team Apex Gaming.
What role does Hydro play?
Hydro plays as assaulter.
Which teams has Hydro played for before?
Hydro earlier played for Silly Esports, Troy Tamilans and True Rippers.
How much has Hydro earned?
Hydro's winnings are about $27,125.