What Is Payal Gaming's Alleged Leaked Video About? Is She The Same Viral Champions Trophy Girl?

Payal Dhare, popularly known by her social media persona, Payal Gaming, has been trending on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Telegram, and others since December 17, 2025. For the unversed, Payal is one of India's most prominent female gaming content creators and streamers. She was also a pioneer in the field among women and served as an inspiration to various Indian female gamers who desired to tread a similar path to her. Payal is currently making headlines and is being profiled by the Indian media, but for all the wrong reasons. Here's why she is going viral and uncovering the truth behind the widely circulated video that's claimed to be hers.

How did Payal Gaming go viral overnight due to a video?

Payal Gaming has been dominating social media among Indian users since a 1-minute 20-second video was shared on X, Telegram, and Instagram, falsely claiming to feature Payal. Payal's fans, who had followed her gameplay and streams, were shocked to learn that an intimate video of hers had been shared online and was going viral. They were greatly disappointed, with many taking to the comments on Payal's social media posts to ask whether the girl in the controversial MMS was indeed her. The 21-year-old, Payal, however, remained tight-lipped regarding the matter.

The viral video has been titled 'Payal Gaming Dubai Leak' as it was allegedly filmed in the Emirati city. Although Payal chose to remain unfazed by the noise surrounding her, media outlets such as MyKhel and Zee News conducted fact checks. They confirmed that the video was part of a malicious campaign and that it used AI-generated content to defame her. It was likely created by a hater or hers, amid her rising popularity and millions of social media followers. Payal Gaming's fanbase actively defended her, emphasising the dangers of digital abuse and deepfake technology. Thus, the video is absolutely fake, and Payal is the latest public figure to fall victim to such malicious scams.

Is Payal Gaming the same girl who went viral during the Ind vs Aus Champions Trophy 2025 match?

Yes, Payal Gaming is the girl who went viral during the India vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final match. The historic game is etched in the hearts of cricket lovers, and Payal became part of many spectators' memories of the day. She became an overnight sensation after the stadium camera panned to her in the stands while she was using her phone during the match in Dubai. Social media users quickly identified her, and clips of her appearance circulated widely online. Many gushed over her gorgeous looks and called her their crush. The spectators found Payal's social media handles and shared them among themselves, helping her become more popular than ever.

More about Payal Gaming and her profession

Payal Gaming is a full-time YouTuber and live streamer, primarily known for playing Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) and Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V). She is a prominent member of S8UL Esports, India's leading esports organization, and her commercial interests are managed by 8bit Creatives. Payal serves as a brand ambassador for major tech and lifestyle brands, including iQOO and Royal Stag. She also made history as the first female gamer to partner with brands like Samsung and OnePlus. In late 2025, she was rumoured to be entering the reality television show Bigg Boss 19; however, that turned out to be fake buzz.

Now that Payal's gone viral over her fabricated video, she might make it to the show's next season, as Bigg Boss has a history of picking controversial figures as contestants. Payal's most notable career achievements in 2025 include winning Best Gaming & Esports Influencer at the Impact Digital Influencer Awards and being named Mobile Streamer of the Year. In 2024, she also met Prime Minister, Narendra Modi to discuss the future of gaming in India.

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