Dust2 India - 1XBET Cup Open Qualifier 18: Recap

As the 18th iteration of The Dust2 India - 1XBET Cup Open Qualifier in association with our Broadcast Partner Blink Entertainmentcomes to a conclusion, we have Carnival Gaming and Grayfox Esports filling up the two remaining slots for The Dust2 India - 1XBET Cup Masters 9.

Round 1

• Marcos Gaming vs WeFat

The opening round kicked off with Marcos Gaming taking on WeFat on Overpass. L0ngbarrel's 22 kills in the game ensured Marcos Gaming's domination, as they converted an 8-4 half to a 13-5 win.

• StrikingKats vs ACME

In the next game, StrikingKats were pitted against ACME on Ancient. Despite a close 6-6 half, StrikingKats surged ahead in the second half, closing out the game with a 13-9 win.

• 2EZ Gaming vs Xtrimis

2EZ Gaming dismantled Xtrimis in Round 1, securing a flawless 13-0 win. Starting on the T-side, Xtrimis fell flat on their T-side. On the contrary, bb1 carried 2EZ Gaming with an impressive 21-3 K-D.

• ROG Academy vs Revenge Esports

ROG Academy dominated over Revenge Esports in the opening round match played on Mirage. After a 9-3 first half, they closed out the map without conceding a single round in the second half to win 13-3.

Round 2

• StrikingKats vs 2EZ Gaming

2EZ Gaming's next victim was StrikingKats, who they clashed against to kick off Round 2. After a dominating first half favoring them 10-2, 2EZ Gaming secured a 13-8 win on Ancient.

• Marcos Gaming vs Carnival Gaming

Marcos Gaming fell to Carnival Gaming in a Round 2 match played on Ancient. SpawN led the charge for his team with 22 kills, as they extended a 7-5 lead to close out the game 13-9.

• Grayfox Esports vs Frag Theory

Grayfox Esports clashed against Frag Theory on Overpass in the second round. The game remained lopsided through and through, as Grayfox won the game 13-2.

• ROG Academy vs Red Viperz

The final matchup of Round 2 took us to a clash between ROG Academy and Red Viperz on Vertigo. Despite a close first half that narrowly favoured ROG Academy's 7-5 scoreline, they closed out the map with a convincing 13-7 win.

Round 3

• Carnival Gaming vs 2EZ Gaming

With another match on Ancient, 2EZ Gaming locked horns with Carnival Gaming. However, despite a close 6-6 half, the game inclined towards Carnival in the second half, who sealed the deal with a 13-9 win.

• Grayfox Esports vs ROG Academy

Grayfox Esports met ROG Academy in Round 3 on Inferno. While ROG Gaming found a lead of 7-5 in the first half, Grayfox Esports turned it around in the second half to secure a 13-10 win.

Both Carnival Gaming and Grayfox Esports have successfully qualified for The Dust2 India - 1XBET Cup Masters #9