Paper Rex vs Xi Lai Gaming
The standout player of the match was Wang "Jinggg" Jing Jie. Although he didn’t finish with the highest number of kills overall, he delivered impressive numbers with 183 ADR and 290 ACS. This performance was 16% better compared to his last 15 games — a strong debut on the most prestigious tournament of the season.
Despite Sentinels ’ dominance on the first map and in the opening half of the decider, GIANTX managed to mount a comeback and close out the series 2:1 in their favor (Corrode 6:13, Sunset 13:4, Haven 13:9). The result sends GIANTX forward to the group final, while Sentinels will now have to fight through the lower bracket to keep their playoff hopes alive.
VALORANT Champions 2025 runs from September 12 to October 5 in Paris, France. The 16 best teams in the world are competing for a $2,250,000 prize pool and the prestigious title of world champions.
