Natus Vincere confidently defeated Ninjas in Pyjamas with a 2:0 score in the upper bracket of the StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025, securing their spot in the tournament's grand final. Team NAVI showcased a strong and coordinated performance, leaving no chances for their opponent on both maps of the series.

Match Progression

Ninjas in Pyjamas chose Nuke, where they started poorly, taking only two rounds on the attack in the first half. NAVI dominated on defense and maintained control after switching sides, finishing the map with a 13:9 score. On Inferno, chosen by Natus Vincere, the team confidently controlled the game, winning both halves and closing the map 13:7, securing their victory in the match.

The best player of the match was Igor “w0nderful” Zhdanov, who scored 43 kills, 24 deaths, and 97 ADR, making a decisive contribution to his team's victory with crucial frags and consistent play on both maps.

For NIP, the defeat means dropping to the lower bracket, specifically the final—where they await the winner of the match between Gentle Mates and B8. NAVI, on the other hand, are the first to advance to the grand final and await their opponent.

StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025 takes place from September 18 to 21 in Budapest, Hungary. The tournament's prize pool is $500,000. You can follow all the news, schedule, and results via this link.