Skyesports Masters 2023 - Best five

One-sided trashes, multiple-overtime thrillers, high fragging encounters, massive upsets, in-game rivalries- Skyesports Masters 2023 just about had everything that a Counter-Strike fan could ask for. With an INR 2,00,00,000 prize pool, it is the biggest Indian Counter-Strike tournament till date. Here is a fantasy team, a dream team from Skyesports Masters 2023, comprising of players from different teams who have excelled in their roles and when put together, become a force to be reckoned with.

Before delving into the best five, let's take a moment to consider a few players who narrowly missed the cut due to role clashes -

1. ㅤ DEFAULTER

• Role: In-Game Leader

• Team: Marcos Gaming

At the helm of this dream ensemble is DEFAULTER, the strategic mastermind from Marcos Gaming. His consistent leadership played a pivotal role in Marcos Gaming's unwavering performance during the league stage. With an uncanny ability to read opponents and orchestrate tactical brilliance, DEFAULTER consistently put his team in commanding positions. His fragging capabilities, combined with tactical finesse, were on full display when he opened the tournament with an astounding 34 frags and an ADR of 117 against Velocity Gaming. While Marcos Gaming fell short in the semi-finals, DEFAULTER's prowess as one of the region's top IGLs makes him the ideal leader for this fantasy team.

2. ㅤ rev3nnnn

• Role: AWP

• Team: Gods Reign

Next in line is rev3nnnn, the unparalleled AWPer from Gods Reign, currently holding the #1 rank on FACEIT in India. With an aura and AWP playstyle that few can rival, rev3nnnn brings an abundance of experience to the table. Paired with the firepower of Crazy_Gamer, KiiLSwitCh, Ph1NNN, and clouda, rev3nnnn turned Gods Reign into a juggernaut during the league stage and went all the way to lift the trophy in the Grand Finals. His AWP prowess single-handedly reshaped rounds and turned the tide of matches. An exceptional performance in the league stage opener saw him accumulate 32 frags with an ADR of 114. In the playoffs, rev3nnnn continued to shine, solidifying his position as a linchpin for this fantasy team.

3. ㅤ Roflko

• Role: Anchor (CT) / Entry-Lurk hybrid (T)

• Team: Enigma Gaming

The Australian dynamo, Roflko, assumes a versatile anchor role in this fantasy lineup. His exploits at Enigma Gaming during the league stage earned him a place among the best. Roflko's calculated aggression, coupled with his mechanical finesse, caught opponents off guard and pieced together series of multi-frag rounds. Despite Enigma Gaming's unfortunate mid-tournament slump, Roflko's prowess remained evident. A standout performance in the opening match against 7SEA Esports saw him accumulate 37 frags with an ADR of 94. Paired with rev3nnnn's AWP, Roflko's fearless approach adds an invaluable dimension to this dream team.

4. ㅤ Ph1NNN

• Role: Anchor (CT) / Entry-Lurk hybrid (T)

• Team: Gods Reign

Ph1NNN, the relentless rifler from Gods Reign, secures his spot as a critical component of this fantasy roster. Throughout Skyesports Masters 2023, Ph1NNN's consistent performances contributed significantly to Gods Reign's triumphs, including their wins over Marcos Gaming and Revenant Esports in the playoffs. Currently ranked #4 on FACEIT in the Indian region, Ph1NNN's rifling prowess adds tremendous firepower to the team. His staggering 52 frags across two maps in the tournament opener against Revenant Esports, with an ADR near 100, showcased his capability. Under DEFAULTER's leadership, Ph1NNN becomes an imposing weapon, ready to strike.

5. ㅤ gump

• Role: Anchor (CT) / Entry-Lurk hybrid (T)

• Team: Revenant Esports

Completing this dream lineup is gump, initially the IGL of Revenant Esports, whose mechanical brilliance and deep understanding of the game has the potential to elevate this lineup to extraordinary heights. gump's consistent performance, often alongside f1redup, proved instrumental for Revenant Esports throughout their campaign. In the playoffs, he reached an astonishing 119 frags across five maps (two matches) with an ADR of 93. The semi-finals witnessed gump's finest moments, where he dominated with 75 frags across a three-map series against 7SEA Esports.

This fantasy dream team, composed of DEFAULTER's tactical genius, rev3nnnn's AWP mastery, Ph1NNN's dynamic rifling, gump's relentless anchoring, and Roflko's tenacious entry-lurk prowess, is a powerhouse that could send shivers down the spines of even the most seasoned opponents.