NiP defeated B8 and advanced to the StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025 grand final against NAVI

NiP confidently secured their spot in the StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025 grand final, beating B8 2-0 in the semifinals. For the Ukrainian roster, this tournament was a special one — despite the loss, B8 delivered a strong performance and claimed their record prize money of $70,000.

Train (13:7 NiP)

The series kicked off on Train, NiP’s map pick. The first half was completely under NiP’s control as they put together a streak of 10 consecutive round wins, giving them both an economic edge and psychological pressure over their opponents. In the second half on the T side, B8 tried to shift the momentum in their favor but couldn’t pull off a comeback, and the map ended 13:7 for NiP.

Dust2 (13:11 NiP)

On their own pick, Dust2, the Ukrainian team didn’t start well but managed to close the first half 5:7. In the second half on the CT side, B8 mounted an impressive run, taking six rounds in a row from 5:11 to tie the score at 11:11, getting just a step away from victory. However, NiP secured two crucial rounds to close the map 13:11 and the series 2-0.

Match MVP

The best player of the match was Kacper "xKacpersky" Gabara. His stats across two maps: ADR – 99, Swing +6.71%, and a 1.56 rating. He was undoubtedly one of the key factors in NiP’s victory.

After the semifinal, the Ukrainian team shared an emotional reaction on social media, thanking their fans for the support:

For B8, StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025 can be considered a success — the team finished 3rd, earned their record $70,000 prize, and proved they can compete against top-tier teams on the international stage. As for NiP, the ultimate challenge lies ahead — the grand final against NAVI, which promises to be a true clash between the European powerhouse and the Ukrainian champion. StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025 takes place from September 18 to 21, with the winner claiming the $200,000 grand prize.