The Esports World Cup 2025 witnessed a thrilling finale in the PUBG Battlegrounds tournament as Twisted Minds powered through the competition to claim the title. After two days of action packed matches filled with daring firefights and nail biting finishes, the Eastern European squad emerged as the last team standing. This victory also secured their second trophy at this year’s Esports World Cup, cementing their growing legacy in the competitive scene.
Placed in Group C during the qualification stage, Twisted Minds started their journey with a steady but cautious performance. They scored 47 points against teams from Group A and followed it with 45 points against Group B. While not the most dominant display, these consistent results ensured their place in the finals without much danger of elimination. Heading into the final, however, they were not considered favorites, which made their triumph even more remarkable.
The turning point came on the second day of the finals. Twisted Minds managed to secure two chicken dinners across the six matches, becoming the only squad to achieve this feat. Their second win, in the penultimate game, gave them a crucial edge heading into the deciding match. By then, the leaderboard was fiercely competitive, with multiple teams still in contention for the crown. The back to back success provided Twisted Minds the breathing room they desperately needed.
The final match put their nerves to the test. Two of their players were eliminated early, leaving Dmytrii “Perfect1ks” Dubenyuk and Artem “xmpl” Adarkin to fight for survival. Far out in the storm and under immense pressure, the duo regrouped and picked up three key kills before finishing in fifth place. That result proved just enough to keep their rivals from overtaking them, sealing their championship win.
While Twisted Minds celebrated, the spotlight also shone on Gabriel “sxntastico” Silva of ROC Esports, who was named the SONY MVP. His consistent impact across the finals helped his team finish in 11th place, and he walked away with ten thousand dollars in prize money.
The victory also shook up the Club Championship standings. Team Falcons claimed third place in the tournament, regaining the top spot overall, while Gen.G secured second place to strengthen their standing in the global rankings. Twisted Minds, boosted by the one thousand points from their win, now share fourth place with Virtus.pro.
The Esports World Cup continues with hundreds of matches lined up, promising new rivalries and unforgettable moments. Fans can catch the action live online or grab tickets to experience the intensity in person.
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