NAVI defeat The MongolZ and advance to the Grand Final of Thunderpick World Championship 2025

NAVI have secured their spot in the Grand Final of the Thunderpick World Championship 2025 after defeating The MongolZ 2:1 (13:9, 3:13, 13:10). Despite a strong start from the Mongolian squad, the “Born to Win” managed to turn the tide on Mirage and Ancient, where AWPer w0nderful played a decisive role and earned the MVP title.

Mirage (13:9 NAVI)

The match began on The MongolZ’s map pick. The Mongolian team started confidently, leading 7:5 after the first half. However, after winning two more rounds on defense, they lost control, allowing NAVI to claim a streak of eight rounds in a row to secure the map victory.

Nuke (3:13 The MongolZ)

On Nuke, The MongolZ displayed a solid defense, taking nine rounds in the first half. In the second half, NAVI failed to regain momentum and lost 3:13. Techno stood out for his team with an ADR of 118.6 and a 1.58 rating, making a crucial contribution to their win.

Ancient (13:10 NAVI)

The decider on Ancient was a close battle, with both teams trading crucial rounds. NAVI held a slight two-round advantage before switching sides. In the second half, The MongolZ’s aggressive defense made things difficult for NAVI, but with the score at 11:10, the Ukrainian squad denied their opponents’ comeback hopes and closed the map 13:10.

Match MVP

The best player of the match was NAVI’s sniper, w0nderful. He repeatedly clutched key rounds for his team, delivering under pressure. His stats for the match: ADR – 70.7, Swing +1.81%, and a 1.23 rating.

The MongolZ remain in contention and will face Aurora in the third-place match, while NAVI advance to the Grand Final to take on FURIA. The Thunderpick World Championship 2025 takes place from October 15–19, featuring a total prize pool of $850,000 — $340,000 for teams and $510,000 for organizations.