The second stage of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 kicked off with powerful performances and standout moments. On the opening day, teams showed that the battle for playoffs will be fierce, and individual form remains a critical factor for success. Some players surprised everyone, while others lived up to high expectations. Among them, several players clearly stood out, becoming the driving force behind their teams. The undisputed MVP of the day was fame from Virtus.pro — his 1v2 clutch against B8 was one of the most iconic plays of the day.
fame (Virtus.pro) – rating 1.84
The star of Day 1 was undoubtedly fame from Virtus.pro. In a high-pressure round on Inferno against B8, he and electroNic were left in a 2v5 situation. electroNic managed two crucial kills, and then fame stepped up, winning a brilliant 1v2 clutch that turned the tide in VP’s favor. He ended the day with the highest rating among all players — 1.84.
Other top players of the day:
YEKINDAR (FURIA) – rating 1.51
FURIA started Stage 2 with a 1-1 record, and YEKINDAR, who joined the roster in April, was their key performer. His best map was Nuke, where he went 18/10 and earned a 1.73 rating, proving to be the central figure for the team.
ICY (Virtus.pro) – rating 1.52
VP began this stage with two convincing wins over OG and B8. Against OG, ICY dominated the server, allowing no room for the opponent to breathe. He finished with 17 kills and only 7 deaths, earning an impressive 1.97 rating, and was the standout player of that match.
s1mple (FaZe) – rating 1.57
The Ukrainian CS legend, playing for FaZe on loan, delivered a vintage performance on Dust2 against HEROIC. With a phenomenal 2.03 rating, his flawless AWP play and game sense helped FaZe dismantle their opponents with ease.
electroNic (Virtus.pro) – rating 1.70
Another key piece of the Virtus.pro machine, electroNic — also known as the “king of the sands” — completely dominated alongside ICY. His consistency and experience played a huge role in VP’s strong start.
frozen (FaZe) – rating 1.81
The young Slovak rifler was on fire against HEROIC, finishing the map with an outstanding 2.14 rating. FaZe are showing not only great team coordination, but also top-tier individual form, with both frozen and s1mple looking locked in for the title run.
The show is just getting started — and it’s only going to get hotter
These performances set a high bar for the second stage of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. If the players keep showing this level of individual form, we’re in for a true shooter thriller. Ahead lie intense duels, unexpected heroes, and the fierce battle for playoff spots — where every map could be decisive.
