The MongolZ Advance to PGL Astana 2025 Playoffs, Defeating NAVI

The MongolZ defeated Natus Vincere in the third round of the Swiss system at PGL Astana 2025 with a score of 2:0. The Mongols won both maps: Inferno (13:11) and Mirage (13:11), securing their place in the playoffs.

MVP of the match — b1t

Despite the team's loss, the MVP of the match was Valerii " b1t " Vakhovskyi from Natus Vincere . He achieved the highest individual rating of 6.6, finishing the match with a score of 35–33, adr 78, and nine first kills. His contribution was significant, but it wasn't enough to save NAVI from defeat.

The victory secures The MongolZ a spot in the playoffs of PGL Astana 2025 with a 3-0 record. NAVI, on the other hand, fell to the fourth round of the Swiss system and will play another match for qualification.

PGL Astana 2025 takes place from May 10 to 18. The entire tournament is held in Astana, Kazakhstan , at the Barys Arena. Participants compete for a prize pool of $625,000.