Frag Theory takes home the Rivalry Rush: Face Off title

It was Frag Theory triumphing in Bharat Ascend Esports' inaugural CS2 event, the Rivalry Rush: Face Off as they took down Wasted Potential in the BO3 Grand Final in straight maps following a strong showing from Painnnn and co.

The Grand Final started off on Wasted Potential pick's of Dust2 which saw Frag Theory put up a strong hold to get things going, picking up a two-round lead. A quick B hit saw Frag Theory extend their lead and quickly hit double digits after the conversions. Frag Theory though, weren't going down easy as Naikzera led Wasted Potential's comeback, which fell flat right in the final round of regulation as it was a mid-to B hit from Frag Theory, which saw them close out the map at 13-11.

Moving to Anubis, it was a trade of rounds to get things going, before Frag Theory finally got their T-side going, propelling them to an 8-4 half with Br0kenxD and Painnnn having a strong opening half to give their team a four-round lead. Wasted Potential kept themselves in the map and series, taking a much-needed pistol on their T side and brought it to a two-round game at 7-9 before Frag Theory got their footing on their defensive side. It was DJ stepping up this time, with Painnnn continuing to get impact as Frag Theory quickly shut out Wasted Potential at 13-7 to take the Grand Final 2-0.

The win sees Frag Theory take home the Rivalry Rush title and a prize money of INR 7,000 while Wasted Potential leaves with a prize money of INR 3,000.