iNSANE's Bhains Ki Tait TDM crown
Overview
The first week of October 2021 closed with a best-of-five TDM final, and TEAM iNSANE lifted the Bhains Ki Tait TDM Battle trophy, taking ₹50,000 of the ₹1,00,000 prize pool (about $1,349 in the records' figures). Team KIKI finished runners-up on ₹30,000 and Team SCAR, noted as a youtuber team, were third on ₹20,000. The event was organised by Upthrust Esports with Nova as sponsor, running 28 September to 2 October with 32 teams.
This was a TDM-only event, a rarity in the BR-dominated 2021 circuit. The format ran single elimination for round one (32 teams, 28–29 September) and round two (16 teams, 30 September), then round-robin quarter-finals (8 teams, 1 October) and semi-finals (4 teams, 2 October), closing with a best-of-five final and a third-place playoff. Team Maxtern was also flagged as a youtuber team; 5th to 8th were Team Tamilas, Team Military, Rampage and ForceOne x LegStump, with Orangutan, TSM, GodLike, 7Sea and 8Bit in the 9th–16th band.
The closing day's scorelines are on record: TEAM iNSANE took the best-of-five final 3-1 over Team KIKI, dropping only the first Warehouse map, and Team SCAR won the third-place playoff 2-0 against Team Danger. No MVP was published for this event. Upthrust Esports later ran the Ranbhoomi and India Rising series.
The books show the TEAM iNSANE win, the full podium, the TDM format, the dates, and the prize split, with the final's 3-1 scoreline recorded on Liquipedia's match list.
Bhains Ki Tait TDM Battle 2021 broadcast team featured Nova, Mayavi, Hastar and JankyRor Gaming on commentary, with Nova also named as the event sponsor alongside organiser Upthrust Esports. Nova held two roles at the event, sponsor and commentator.
How it went
The rare all-TDM BGMI event of 2021 ended in a best-of-five final, with pro squads and youtuber teams sharing the bracket.
Schedule
TDM 2021 tournament calendar
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 | Sep 28 | Sep 29 | Sep 30 | Oct 1 | Oct 2 | Oct 3 |
| Round 1 | Round 1 |
TDM bracket played 28 September to 2 October 2021: Round 1 across 28-29 September, Round 2 on 30 September, Quarter-Finals on 1 October, and Semi-Finals plus the BO5 Final on 2 October. Liquipedia's match list publishes start times and Warehouse scores for the bracket, with the final starting at 11:00 PM IST on 2 October.
Allocations
| Source | Slots |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | 32 |
| Round 2 | 16 |
| Quarter-Finals | 8 |
| Semi Finals | 4 |
| Finals | 2 |
Prize Pool
| Place | Team | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | ![]() | ₹50,000 |
| 2nd | TKTeam KIKI | ₹30,000 |
| 3rd | TSTeam SCAR | ₹20,000 |
Format
| Stage | Dates | Teams | Matches | Who advances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 28–29 Sep 2021 | 32 | TDM, single elimination | 8 winners to Round 2 |
| Round 2 | 30 Sep 2021 | 16 | TDM, single elimination | 8 winners to Quarter-Finals |
| Quarter-Finals | 1 Oct 2021 | 8 in 2 groups | 3 per team (round-robin) | Top 2 per group - 4 to Semi Finals |
| Semi Finals | 2 Oct 2021 | 4 | 3 per team (round-robin) | Top 2 to Finals; bottom 2 play for 3rd place |
| Finals | 2 Oct 2021 | 2 | BO5 TDM | Final stage - winner takes the title |
Points System
Not published by the organizer. The organizer has not published a points distribution for this event.
Points Table
Final Placements
Team KIKI fell to TEAM iNSANE in the best-of-five final of the Bhains Ki Tait TDM Battle on 2 October 2021. Team SCAR took third.
| # | Team | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | 1st |
| 2 | TKTeam KIKI | 2nd |
| 3 | TSTeam SCAR | 3rd |
| 4 | TDTeam Danger | 4th |
| 5 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 5th-8th |
| 6 | TMTeam Military | 5th-8th |
| 7 | RAMRampage | 5th-8th |
| 8 | FXLForceOne x LegStump Esports | 5th-8th |
| 9 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9th-16th |
| 10 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9th-16th |
| 11 | TMTeam Maxtern | 9th-16th |
| 12 | OEOneShot Elites | 9th-16th |
| 13 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9th-16th |
| 14 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9th-16th |
| 15 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9th-16th |
| 16 | ![]() ![]() | 9th-16th |
Participants
GodLike Esports
- Team Maxtern
- PV x IND
OREsports
Revenant Esports
- ForceOne x LegStump Esports
- Rampage
Global Esports
Marcos Gaming
Blind eSports
8Bit
Reckoning Esports
TEAM iNSANE
- Galaxy Racer
- Team KIKI
Hydra Official
- Team Jenny
- Team Kanika
- Team SCAR
TSM
Team XO
Team Tamilas
- Team Incognito
- Team Danger
Skylightz Gaming
7Sea Esports
Rivalry Esports
Enigma Gaming
- OneShot Elites
Orangutan
- RiP OFFICIAL
- Team Military
Results
In the BO5 final on 2 October 2021, TEAM iNSANE beat Team KIKI 3-1 to take the Bhains Ki Tait TDM Battle, with Warehouse map scores of 24-26, 31-25, 32-25, 26-26 and 40-27.
Broadcasts
Broadcast talent
- Nova (commentator)
- Mayavi (commentator)
- Hastar (commentator)
- JankyRor Gaming (commentator)
Statistics
Stats: TDM 2021 player numbers were not verified, so none are printed.
FAQ
When and where was TDM 2021 held?
Dates: TDM 2021 ran 28 Sep 2021 to 2 Oct 2021.
What was the prize pool of TDM 2021?
Prize: TDM 2021 offered ₹1,00,000 in prize money.
Image: Bhains Ki Tait TDM Battle 2021 key art via liquipedia.net. Rights stay with the organizer. · source




















