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Aurora and NIP clinch last playoffs spots at PGL Astana
- NIP was not expected to perform well going into the tournament.
- Aurora seems to have found their mojo under their new brand.
- Both organizations will face tough opposition moving forward.
The PGL Astana 2025 Group Stage has wrapped up, and the last three teams have clinched their spots in the Playoffs after today’s games. The standout teams are NIP and Aurora, which surprised many by making it this far. Stay up to date on CS2 transfer rumors thanks to our expert esports tips!
Cinderella run for NIP
WE ARE SO BACK!
Playoffs secured here in Astana 🇰🇿 #GONINJAS pic.twitter.com/T0UNeTkFxi
— NIP CS (@NIPCS) May 14, 2025
Ninjas in Pyjamas have had an incredible journey at PGL Astana 2025. After fighting their way back into Tier 1 Counter Strike tournaments, they’ve impressively reached the Playoffs on their first try, achieving a notable rank of 24 in the Valve Regional Standings. Their last challenge was against G2, who were using their head coach TaZ as a substitute. Despite G2’s circumstances, this victory is a significant achievement for NIP and shows how far they’ve come recently.
NIP didn’t just stumble into the PGL Astana Playoffs, they genuinely look strong. It wouldn’t be surprising if they advance even further in this tournament, which seemed like a far off dream for IGL Snappi and an NIP roster who have managed to miss several Tier 1 events in 2025. It will all depend on their performance against a top 3 organization in Team Spirit. The CIS roster has been suffering more than usual, which could present an opportunity for NIP this time around. The community can’t wait to see how they perform in front of the crowd in Astana.
Tougher games than expected
PLAYOFFS SECURED 🔒 pic.twitter.com/ipgIBtQ88P
— Aurora CS2 (@AuroraCS2_GG) May 14, 2025
PGL Astana has seen a plethora of upsets, however the community has always seen Aurora as a possible title contender, or deep runners at least. The Playoffs were the original target for the rebranded roster, however it didn’t come as easily as they expected, qualifying after a grueling 3-2 series. Ever since the Eternal Fire roster was bought out by Aurora, they have consistently placed themselves in the top 10 global list. Nevertheless, the roster has not been able to push into a grand final in 2025.
Lately, they haven’t been playing at their best and are lucky to have faced an ODDIK team that hasn’t really impressed during the tournament. Still, they managed to win against the teams they faced, which is what matters. Now that they’ve secured their spot in the Playoffs, it will be interesting to see if they can keep improving and go further in PGL Astana 2025. The next few days will be crucial, as their matchup with the MongolZ might be one if not the most volatile series in the playoffs.
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