Ph1NNN, f1redup leads India's comeback against Pakistan

After their defeat to Mongolia in their second round game, Team India's chances of qualifying for the World Esports Championship 2024 were all but over, the Indian team still had a slight chance but first they had to get past arch-rivals Pakistan in their final IESF World Esports Championship 2024 Asia Qualifier game.

A Ph1NNN clutch kicked things off on Mirage but Pakistan replied instantly with a force buy and the Indian team just couldn't counter former Gods Reign's coach PokemoN as Pakistan took the early lead on their T side. A couple of crucial rounds from f1redup towards the end of the half saw India end their CT side with five rounds. While India picked up the second pistol as well, Pakistan answered with the force again and a sloppy defensive show from India saw Pakistan lock in a 13-11 win.

Ancient started in the same manner as Mirage, with Pakistan taking the early advantage but with f1redup leading the charge once again, India managed to tie up the half on their T side. Along with f1redup, it was Ph1NNN who got going which helped India put up a flawless CT side hold which saw them lock in a dominating 13-6 win to stay alive in the series.

Anubis saw Ph1NNN take control from the early rounds as India started with a 9 round T side before easing to a commanding 13-4 win to reverse sweep the series 2-1. It was the Ph1NNN show on the decider as the Indian rifler finished with 21 kills and was ably supported by R2B2 and Bhavi.

Even though India ends their campaign with a win, the other game of the day saw Mongolia ease past Malaysia, which helped them book their place in the World Esports Championship 2024. With only one team going through from the Asian qualifiers, India's loss to Mongolia eventually became the deciding factor with Bhavi and co. finishing second as Mongolia go through.