In the CS2 arena, BLAST Bounty Season 2 has entered its opening phase, and Day 2 is in full swing. Top seeds like Virtus.pro, NAVI, Spirit, and Astralis all won, while powerful comebacks and stunning performances also made the tournament exciting.
Match Results (August 6)
| Match | Maps Played | Scorelines | Winner |
| Virtus.pro vs MIBR | Train / Overpass | 13-8 / 22-20 (Triple OT) | Virtus.pro |
| NaVi vs TNL | Ancient / Nuke / Mirage | 14-16 / 13-5 / 13-7 | NaVi |
| Spirit vs Passion UA | Dust2 / Mirage / Ancient | 10-13 / 13-10 / 13-8 | Spirit |
| Astralis vs Rare Atom | Ancient / Overpass | 13-1 / 13-8 | Astralis |
Key Team Stats
Virtus.pro
100% map win rate
Triple OT win on Overpass
Top fraggers (Overpass): fame (34), electroNic (30), FL1T (28)
Virtus.pro vs. MIBR (2:0)
Train: 13-8 secured a decisive victory.
Overpass: Despite MIBR taking a 10-2 lead in the first half, VP continued their momentum in the CT rounds. With an ace from Petr “fame” Bolyshev, a 1v3 kill that forced an overtime, and another ace from FL1T, VP ultimately secured the victory in triple overtime.
Statistical Highlight: ElectroNic and FL1T teamed up to lead the comeback, demonstrating their decisive strength.
Image source: HLTV
NaVi
Lost map 1, recovered with two dominant wins
Mirage: 9-0 start, makazze led early rounds
Team kills: 84 vs 69 (TNL)
Natus Vincere vs. TNL (2:1)
Ancient: TNL struck first, winning 16-14.
Nuke: NAVI fought back strongly, securing a 13-5 victory.
Mirage: Boosted by a 9-0 start from makazze, NAVI won another round and ultimately secured the victory.
Statistical Highlight: Makazze demonstrated a strong performance as a new player, making a breakthrough contribution to the team.
Image source: HLTV
Spirit
Dropped Dust2, won next two
Ancient: opened 9-3 on CT side
zont1x: 19-8 K/D on decider map
Spirit vs. Passion UA (2:1)
Dust2: Passion UA unexpectedly got off to a strong start with a 13-10 lead.
Mirage & Ancient: Spirit regained their form, winning two consecutive games and completing a comeback.
Statistical Highlights: sh1ro, zont1x, and zweih each delivered crucial performances, with sh1ro’s all-around play in particular helping the team maintain a steady tempo.
Image source: HLTV
Astralis
Ancient: 11-1 at halftime
Rare Atom only won 9 rounds in total
Staehr K/D: 41-18 across two maps
Astralis vs. Rare Atom (2:0)
Ancient: A strong start with a 13-1 lead, with Staehr contributing a 15-2 kill-death penalty in seven rounds.
Overpass: stavn played steadily, helping Astralis secure another victory and putting the game beyond doubt.
Statistical Highlights: Precise and seamless teamwork was the foundation of victory.
Image source: HLTV
Top Individual Performances of BLAST Bounty
| Player | Team | Notable Impact |
| fame | Virtus.pro | Overpass: ACE + 1v3 clutch to force OT |
| FL1T | Virtus.pro | Overpass: ACE in overtime |
| makazze | NaVi | Mirage: Dominated opening 5 rounds |
| sh1ro | Spirit | Mirage: multi-kill rounds + 1v2 clutch |
| Staehr | Astralis | Ancient: 15-2 K/D in opening 7 rounds |
| zont1x | Spirit | Ancient: top ADR (109), led closing rounds |
Map and Strategy Trends
Most picked map: Ancient (3 appearances)
Longest map: Overpass (42 rounds, triple OT)
Largest margin: Astralis 13-1 vs Rare Atom on Ancient
Key trend: All advancing teams showed stronger CT sides
Summary
Comebacks & Adjustments
VP, NaVi, and Spirit all lost early momentum but adapted mid-series, showing tactical depth and in-game resilience.
Clutch Power Wins Rounds
ACEs and 1vX rounds often shifted momentum, particularly for VP and Spirit.
Underdogs Show Promise
TNL took a map off NaVi, Passion UA surprised Spirit early, and MIBR nearly forced a third map against VP.
Day 2 at BLAST Bounty Season 2 confirmed that top-tier squads still control the pace, but not without challenge. Underdog teams showed better preparation and higher firepower than expected. Several matches went the distance, and key individuals stood out with game-deciding plays. As the tournament heads into later rounds, mistakes will be costlier, and only the most composed teams will survive the pressure.
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