The 17-year-old Russian prodigy Danil “donk” Kryshkovets of Team Spirit made history on September 4, 2024, when he broke the record for the highest MR12 kills in a thrilling match versus Wildcard Gaming at the ESL Pro League Season 20. Donk broke the old record and established a new standard for the CS community with an astounding display of skill, scoring 38 kills in a single regulation match on Ancient. Donk established himself as a rising star with his amazing skill, which not only allowed him to destroy Wildcard but also created a lasting impression on the competitive scene.
From the start, the ESL Pro League Season 20 match between Team Spirit and Wildcard was a fierce contest. The Wildcard gave Team Spirit a serious fight, but donk stole the show as he took control of the Ancient game. Donk outscored the previous MR12 kill record of 37 with an incredible 38 kills in 24 rounds.
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— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) September 4, 2024
With an astounding 22 headshots throughout this record-breaking performance, Donk guided his side to victory with a rating of 2.40—a remarkable accomplishment in professional CS2. His amazing 155.0 Average Damage per Round (ADR) demonstrated his ability to consistently put pressure on the opposition and sabotage their plans.
For perspective, the second-highest fragger on Team Spirit, magixx, managed 17 kills with a rating of 1.30, while Wildcard’s top player, phzy, led his team with 20 kills and a rating of 1.25. Despite their valiant efforts, Wildcard simply couldn’t match donk’s overwhelming superiority.
Donk’s performance on Nuke was instrumental in Team Spirit securing victory, and with a total of 75 kills across the series, he showcased his mechanical skill, game sense, and ability to carry his team through the most challenging of matches.
Donk is only 17 years old, so his accomplishment is especially impressive considering how little experience he has had in the professional scene. Although he has gained notoriety quickly, it is obvious that he has the capacity to soar to even higher levels in the future. Now the Team Spirit is firmly in the public eye, donk’s record-breaking performance might usher in a new chapter for both the squad and professional CS2.
Donk’s performance against Wildcard wasn’t a one-off. His statistics across the year show consistent excellence and steady improvement. According to his profile on HLTV, donk boasts an overall rating of 1.26, an impact rating of 1.38, and an 88.2 ADR, numbers that place him among the elite players in CS2.
Team Spirit entered their match against Wildcard with high expectations, but even they couldn’t have anticipated the level of performance donk would deliver. With his leadership and ability to perform under pressure, donk’s performance on Ancient and Nuke has solidified Team Spirit’s reputation as one of the top teams in CS2.
