In a decisive match at the BLAST Bounty Summer 2026, paiN secured a dominant 2-0 victory over NIP in the Round of 16. The match, played on July 26, 2026, saw paiN advance further in the tournament.
This result follows NIP's previous loss to Team Liquid in BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1, indicating ongoing challenges for the team in this series. Conversely, paiN had a strong showing in the same Season 1, defeating BetBoom, and recently competed against BC.Game in the CS Asia Championships 2026.