In the first round of Group D at the 2025 Valorant Champions, T1 overcame DRG 2-0 to move forward.

Map 1: Lotus Ancient City

Defense by DRG: Viper, Phantom, Yoru, Iron Arm, Shade

Attack by T1: Shade, Omen, Yoru, Neon, Viper

In the first half, DRG secured the pistol round but then lost the bonus rounds to T1, who went on a five-win streak. In round 8, DRG turned the tide with individual gunfights, using their numbers advantage to retake site C. DRG scored three consecutive rounds, but T1 won the final two rounds of the half. DH shined in round 12 with a triple kill in the endgame, securing the round. Half-time score: T1 7-5 DRG.

In the second half, DRG won the pistol round, and although T1 took the bonus rounds, they lost four rifles. In round 16, DRG caught three T1 players at A long in a rifle duel; with a 5v3 advantage, T1 chose to save their guns. Round 18 saw both teams contesting A long, with DRG winning the fight. Meteor was left alone 1v2 defending; despite taking down one, he was eliminated by Demon1’s timely peek. DRG went on a four-round winning streak. Round 19, DRG rushed C too hastily without proper smokes and was held by T1. Round 21, DRG rushed B, but T1’s defense eliminated them. Round 22, DRG rushed C again, breaking T1’s defense and securing match point. In round 24, DRG rushed B; after close combat inside the site, DRG rotated two players to A to plant the spike. Nicc managed two kills in the clutch, but was finally taken down by DH, pushing the match into overtime.

In overtime, DH flawlessly handled the endgame to win the attacking round. After switching sides, DRG eliminated three T1 players at A site, with a 4v2 advantage quickly planting the spike and winning the round. In the second overtime round, T1 won two consecutive rounds to clinch the match victory.

Map 2: Sunset City

Defense by T1: Neon, Shade, Zero, Yoru, Hawk

Attack by DRG: Zero, Neon, Omen, Yoru, Shade

In the first half, T1 started strong with three straight rounds. In round 4, DRG’s eco round on B completed a comeback. In round 6, DRG held B against T1’s retake for their second point, but T1 quickly reversed it again. Round 8, DRG rushed A but made a mistake by not checking properly; still, they held the site at the end. T1 then won three rounds in a row. In round 12, Nicc achieved a triple kill at A site, breaking T1’s defense. Half-time score: DRG 5-7 T1.

In the second half, T1 won the pistol round. In round 15, DRG’s bonus round aggressively attacked A front and achieved a perfect team wipe. T1 then rushed A and took the site. DRG adjusted quickly, fighting for A front and successfully locking T1 out with a fast rotation. Round 18, T1 slowed the pace and eventually took A site. DRG gained info and tried to push, but T1’s front defense held strong, and izu won the clutch at the end. DRG then scored four consecutive rounds to tie 11-11. In round 23, T1 rushed A, but DRG’s crossfire with DH flanking and T1’s site defense stopped the attack, giving DRG match point. Round 24 saw DH explode with teammates to eliminate four DRG players on A site; Demon1 was left alone defending but couldn’t turn the tide, sending the match into overtime.

In overtime, after three rounds, Meteor exploded in the market area with a triple kill, leading the team to secure the match victory.