The TEC Gauntlet Season 1 ranks among South Asia's premier Valorant tournaments, offering a $72,000 USD (INR 52 lakhs) prize pool. Sponsored by AMD and WD_Black, it features the region's top 16 teams. Our in-depth analysis covers the intense BO5 Grand Final between Global Esports and Velocity Gaming, where Velocity claimed a thrilling 3-2 victory.
Series Summary: Map 1 (Bind): GE 13-8 | Map 2 (Icebox): VG 13-5 | Map 3 (Breeze): VG 13-11 | Map 4 (Ascent): GE 13-10 | Map 5 (Split): VG 13-11
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Bind kicked off the series with a balanced first half ending 6-6. Global Esports then pulled ahead, securing a 13-8 win to take an early 1-0 lead.
Icebox saw a tight first half, with Velocity Gaming edging out 7-5. They maintained momentum to dominate with a 13-5 victory, leveling the series at 1-1.
On Breeze, the first half tied at 6-6. Velocity Gaming stayed composed in a close battle, clinching 13-11 to lead 2-1.
Ascent favored Global Esports in the first half (7-5). They extended their edge to win 13-10, forcing a decisive fifth map at 2-2.
Split's first half went to Velocity Gaming 7-5. In a nail-biter, they sealed the map 13-11 and the series 3-2.
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