T1 secured their first-ever international title in a thrilling 3-2 victory over G2 Esports in the Grand Final of VALORANT Masters Bangkok, earning $250,000 and crucial VCT points.
A Battle of Resilience: T1 vs. G2 Esports
The VALORANT Masters Bangkok 2025 Grand Final will be remembered as one of the most intense and competitive matches in the game’s history. T1, after a grueling lower bracket run, faced G2 Esports, who dominated through the upper bracket. Both teams delivered a five-map thriller filled with clutch plays, comebacks, and overtime battles.
Playoff Journeys: Two Different Paths to the Grand Final
- G2 Esports’ dominant upper bracket run: Despite an early loss to EDward Gaming, G2 rebounded by eliminating Team Vitality and avenging their loss to EDG in the upper bracket final.
- T1’s lower bracket resilience: After falling to EDG, T1 fought back with wins over DRX, Vitality, and a rematch against EDG, securing their spot in the Grand Final.
Grand Final Recap: A Five-Map Classic
The Grand Final began with the reveal of Waylay, VALORANT’s newest agent, but the spotlight quickly shifted to the intense action between T1 and G2.
- Map 1 (Lotus) – G2 dominates early: G2’s aggressive plays overwhelmed T1, turning an 8-4 halftime lead into a 13-5 victory.
- Map 2 (Haven) – T1 strikes back: A close first half (6-6) was followed by T1 stepping up, closing the map 13-9 to even the series.
- Map 3 (Abyss) – G2’s clutch comeback: T1 led 11-8, but G2 mounted a last-minute 5-round streak to steal the win 13-11.
- Map 4 (Split) – T1 forces a decider: G2 led 8-4, but T1 responded fiercely, taking the match to overtime and winning 15-13.
- Map 5 (Pearl) – T1’s crowning moment: In a back-and-forth battle, T1 closed out the overtime thriller 16-14, securing their first Masters title.
T1’s Historic Victory and Individual Achievements
This win marks a milestone for multiple T1 players:
- Stax, BuZz, and iZu claimed their first major international title after multiple past attempts.
- Meteor became a two-time Masters champion, following his 2024 title with Gen.G, and was named MVP of the tournament.
- Sylvan, in his first Tier 1 international event, made an instant impact in securing the championship.
Looking Ahead: T1 and G2’s Future in the VCT 2025 Season
With this victory, T1 cements itself as a top contender for Champions 2025, gaining five VCT points and invaluable momentum. Meanwhile, G2 Esports, despite the loss, earned three VCT points and proved they are a force to be reckoned with.
As the VCT season progresses, this Grand Final will be remembered as one of the most intense and defining moments in VALORANT esports history, setting the stage for future epic clashes.
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