The team Ninjas in Pyjamas defeated G2 with a score of 2-0 in the decisive match for a spot in the playoffs of PGL Astana 2025. The match was played in a best-of-3 format, and both maps ended with the same score of 13:10 in favor of NIP. This result secured NIP's place in the playoffs, while G2 exits the tournament with a 2-3 record.

Best Player of the Match

The MVP of the match was NiP's player arrozdoce, who showcased outstanding stats on both maps: 35 kills, 97.3 ADR. Arrozdoce made a significant contribution to his team's victory, displaying consistency and crucial kills at key moments. You can check the full match statistics here.

How the Game Unfolded

On the first map, Dust II, NIP started confidently, winning 10 out of the first 12 rounds thanks to arrozdoce's consistent play. However, G2 didn't give up: after the side switch, they turned the game around, winning 8 out of the remaining 12 rounds, but NIP secured rounds and took the first map 13:10.

On the second map, Nuke, the situation was similar. NiP quickly took the lead in the first half, winning 7 out of 10 rounds, with crucial moments from arrozdoce. G2 tried to make a comeback, but NiP showed excellent defense and finished the map with the same score of 13:10.

Tournament Implications

For Ninjas in Pyjamas, this victory was the final step to advancing to the playoffs, where they will compete among the top teams. The G2 team, despite their hard-fought efforts, concludes their tournament run with a 2-3 record, finishing in 9th-12th place. For their participation, they earned $15,625 in prize money.

The PGL Astana 2025 tournament is taking place from May 10 to 18 in Astana, Kazakhstan, at the Barys Arena. Teams are competing for a total prize pool of $625,000, with the winner receiving $200,000. You can follow the results and progress of the tournament here.