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PGL Astana Fantasy: 9z Stars Join donk as Top Playoff Picks

donk and zont1x lead PGL Astana playoff fantasy ownership at 37% — but 9z's max and luchov are the breakout-value picks after the Swiss-stage 3-0 run.

PGL Astana Fantasy: 9z Stars Join donk as Top Playoff Picks

PGL Astana 2026 playoff fantasy ownership has consolidated around two rosters: Team Spirit’s premium stars and 9z’s breakout South American core. donk and zont1x sit at 37% pick rate as the safest premium foundations, while max and luchov are the high-value plays on the back of 9z’s 3-0 Swiss run.

The 9z rise

9z became the surprise of the tournament with three straight Swiss wins: 2-0 over PARIVISION, 2-1 over Falcons (with a 13-1 Dust2 closeout), and 2-1 over MOUZ to qualify for playoffs first. luchov’s Inferno performance against PARIVISION was the standout map of the Swiss stage; dgt’s Ancient run added the supporting case. max told HLTV after the MOUZ win: ‘luchov is an amazing player. I wanted him a few years ago, but we couldn’t buy him.’

Spirit’s safety

donk remains one of the highest-impact riflers in CS2 and zont1x delivers consistency at a lower fantasy salary. Spirit advanced to playoffs after a 2-1 over FURIA in Swiss. magixx flagged tN1R’s recent improvement: ‘He’s pretty impressive.’

The eight playoff teams

Team Spirit, MOUZ, Falcons, Aurora, FURIA, magic, 9z, and G2. Single-elimination, Bo3, Bo5 final. magic vs 9z is the most-anticipated quarter-final after magic’s 0-2 to 3-2 miracle qualification.

The pick tiers

Premium: donk, zont1x. Value: max, luchov. High-risk: tenzy (magic), dgt (9z). With momentum, confidence and strong recent ratings, 9z players are the most attractive fantasy investments heading into the bracket.

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30+ Major LAN events attended in person since 2019. Interviews top professional players and team management. Specialises in scene editorials and roster-move reporting.

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