9z opened the PGL Astana 2026 Major with a statement win, demolishing PARIVISION on the opening map before closing out the best-of-three series 2-0.
The result puts 9z at 1-0 in the Swiss stage format, where teams need three wins to advance to playoffs. PARIVISION, meanwhile, drops to 0-1.
A rough day for Jame and company
The opening map was played on Inferno, where 9z won 13-6. PARIVISION’s internationally diverse roster, headlined by star player Jame, had no answers against the well-coordinated South American squad.
What this means for the Swiss stage
