The PMRC China vs. SEA event's first day saw complete dominance of the Thai teams as they held on to the top three. The Infinity scored 83 points at an average of 16.6 on Day 1 and finished 27 points ahead of the second-placed squad. Led by Noozy's 16 and GodTunny's 15 eliminations, the side secured two out of five matches and picked up 54 kills.
TonyK's fabulous gameplay helped FaZe Clan register 56 points in five matches, claiming second place in the overall rankings. The squad managed to clinch a win on the opening day of the event. Bacon Time, another Thai team, acquired the third position with 41 points, with 25 eliminations and 16 position points.
Alter Ego from Indonesia, who received a direct invitation to the PMGC 2022 Finals, grabbed fourth place with 34 points, which included 22 kills. Chinese squad LGD Gaming accumulated 32 points, with 29 eliminations. They struggled to collect placement points on Day 1.
It was not a good day for the other two Chinese teams, Nova Esports and SMG, as they finished in ninth and 14th with 23 and 16 points, respectively. However, there are 15 matches remaining in the competition.
The opening match in the PMRC saw a thrilling battle between SEM9 and FaZe Clan in the final zone, with the former eventually getting the win with eight eliminations to their name. Nova and LGD Gaming collected only three and two points, while the PEL Summer champion SMG were eliminated earlier with a single point.
The Infinity earned a mammoth 19-kill win in the second match played on the Miramar map. Their veteran player Noozy bagged the MVP award with seven eliminations, showcasing extraordinary skills in the match. Bacon and FaZe once again showcased some good gameplay and garnered 13 and 12 points,
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