PGL Astana 2026: The MongolZ Reach Major Final After Beating NAVI

On May 17, 2026, The MongolZ achieved one of the most impressive victories in their history, defeating Natus Vincere 2-1 in the PGL CS2 Major Astana 2026 semifinal. This is their second Major final appearance.

Match Breakdown

NaVi took the first map (Ancient) convincingly 16-10. But The MongolZ regrouped: Inferno went to a tight 19-17 in the Mongolians' favor. On Nuke, MongolZ showed aggressive T-side play with unconventional peeks, closing 16-12.

Star Performance

AWP player Senzu finished with a 1.34 HLTV rating — the highest in either team. His double-peek on Inferno in round 14 was one of the tournament's defining moments.

The Final

On May 18, The MongolZ face G2 Esports, who eliminated FaZe Clan 2-0 in the parallel semifinal. This marks the first CS2 Major final without a European team in one slot — a historic moment for Asian CS2.