The 9z team is scheduled to face magic in a best-of-three series for Quarterfinal 3 of PGL Astana 2026 on May 15, 2026.
This highly anticipated matchup will determine which team advances further in the tournament's playoff bracket.
9z enters the playoffs with strong momentum, having achieved an 81% winrate over the recent half-year. Their riflers dgt (1.19 rating) and luchov have shown impressive form on maps like Nuke and Inferno, contributing to their HLTV world ranking of #16. The team also demonstrates expertise on Ancient, holding a 77% winrate across 22 maps.
magic also presents a formidable challenge, particularly with a strong 80% winrate on Anubis. This BO3 encounter marks the first time these two teams will meet in the past 12 months, adding an element of unpredictability to the quarterfinal.