Vitality claimed the ultimate prize at the BLAST.tv Austin Major, lifting the trophy after a dominant showing that capped off their historic seven-title streak.
Now, a week after the grand final, HLTV has unveiled its official All-Star team for the event, spotlighting the five standout performers across key roles.
The five-man lineup includes players from three different regions, each selected for their impact within their specific role:
- In-Game Leader:
Dan “apEX” Madesclaire (Vitality)
- AWPer:
Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut (Vitality)
- Opener:
Danil “donk” Kryshkovets (Spirit)
- Closer:
Robin “ropz” Kool (Vitality)
- Anchor:
Yuri “yuurih” Santos (FURIA)
EVPs at the Major
In addition to the All-Star team, HLTV also released its list of EVPs (Exceptionally Valuable Players), recognizing those who consistently performed at a high level throughout the Major.
Among the honorees are multiple players from The MongolZ, who made history by reaching the Grand Final.
Here’s the full list of EVPs at the Austin Major, in order:
Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut (Vitality)
Danil “donk” Kryshkovets (Spirit)
Azbayar “Senzu” Munkhbold (The MongolZ)
Robin “ropz” Kool (Vitality)
William “mezii” Merriman (Vitality)
Usukhbayar “910” Banzragch (The MongolZ)
Lucas “nqz” Soares (paiN)
You can read the full HLTV article here, and hear their reasoning behind the picks.