Dust2 India - 1XBET Cup Open Qualifier 12: Recap

The Dust2 India - 1XBET Cup Open Qualifier 12, with our Broadcast Partner Blink Entertainment kicked off with a houseful of participants taking part for a chance to qualify for Masters #6.

Round 1

The first round consisted entirely of byes with the following teams making it through to the second round:

• FIREDUP Gaming

• 2ez Gaming

• iYATi

• Team_1500

• Revenge Esports

• Airavata Esports

• Frag Theory

• Team 5

Round 2

• Airavata Esports vs Revenge Esports
  The action began in the second match of Round 2 where Airavata Esports clashed against Revenge Esports on Ancient. Despite a 7-5 lead in the first half for Airavata, Revenge Esports made a comeback to tie up the score in regulation. However, Airavata ultimately closed the game in the second OT, proceeding to the third round with a 19-16 win over Revenge.

• Frag Theory vs Team 5
  The second match took us to Overpass where we witnessed another close affair, this time between Frag Theory and Team 5. Frag Theory had a gigantic 9-3 lead coming into the first half, but they let it slip as Team 5 mounted a comeback. The game reached a conclusion in the first OT, as Frag Theory narrowly managed to edge out Team 5 with a 16-14 scoreline.

Round 3

• FIREDUP Gaming vs iYATi
  In the first match of the third round, FIREDUP Gaming took on iYATi on Inferno. Despite initially trailing by 5-7, FIREDUP Gaming found their footing in the second half of play. With both their guns N1kace and lynX firing on all cylinders, they only conceded two rounds in the second half, securing a 13-9 victory.

• Airavata Esports vs Frag Theory

The second match of Round 3 took us to Vertigo to witness the matchup between AiravataEsports and Frag Theory. It was smooth sails for Frag Theory throughout the game, as they built up a 7-5 lead in the first half, followed by a 6-4 score in the second half to go over the line. The 13-9 victory was made possible by -Thunderrr, who secured 25 kills in the match.

Round 4

In the final round, Frag Theory found themselves with one player short, preventing their participation in the decisive final match. Consequently, a bye was granted to FIREDUP Gaming. Nevertheless, both teams have secured their places in the upcoming Dust2 India - 1XBET Cup Masters #6.