PGL Astana 2025 has brought to the audience CS2 five days of intense competition, highlights and unexpected surprises. One of the main drivers of the teams is the AWP shooters - they control the most important positions, break the match with solo clutch phase and set the pace for both attacks and defense. In this article, we have summarized the five best snipers of the group stage based on statistics, team results and overall influence on matches.

5. Hades (G2 Esports)

Team results: 2-3, eliminated in the Swiss system

Despite being eliminated from G2 in the match of life and death, Hades had a very stable personal tournament. In key times, his own AWP helped the team to continue fighting, especially in matches against M80 and Big. The Polish sniper has shown high control and good average damage, even though the team lacks overall stability.

Main weapons: AWP (0.337 Kills/Round)
AWP damage: 30.39
Review: 6.1


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4. Woxic (Aurora Gaming)

Team results: 3-2, in the playoffs round.

Turkish talent returned to the big stage strongly. Woxic has been an important factor in Aurora's success in the difficult Swiss system. Thanks to the stable gameplay, Aurora confidently overcome Oddik in the decisive match. His style - aggressive, dynamic, with regular opening phases - has begun to bring results again.

Main weapons: AWP (0.356 Kills/Round)
AWP damage: 32.41
Review: 5.9


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3. Molodoy (Furia)

Team results: 3-1, in the playoffs round

Furia's Kazakhstan sniper is quickly becoming one of the most feared AWP shooters on stage. In the victories against Mibr and Gamerlegion, he dominated, confidently searched and locked all areas. With an impressive AWP effect on four maps, he combines mechanical skills with calmness far beyond his age.

Main weapons: AWP (0.388 Kills/Round)
AWP damage: 36.51
Review: 6.1


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2. Hyped (Big)

Team results: 1-3, eliminated

The German sniper has proved to be one of the main findings of the group stage. In the matches against G2 and Aurora, Hyped himself kept Big in the game, winning the duel fighters even with more experienced opponents. His position and accuracy has become the foundation for all team victories at this stage. If the team returns to the game, Hyped will be the leader.

Main weapons: AWP (0.410 Kills/Round)
AWP damage: 36.97
Review: 6.2


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1. Sh1ro (Team Spirit)

Team results: 3-0, in the playoffs round

Is the absolute leader of this period. SH1ro is not only a good shot, he also dominates. Team Spirit won all three matches, and the great work belonged to this sniper. His number of Kill AWP is the highest in the tournament, and the average damage each round exceeds 40. Spirit easily passes the group stage, and everyone expects this performance to continue in the playoffs.

Main weapons: AWP (0.455 Kills/Round)
AWP damage: 40.68
Review: 7.1


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The group stage of PGL Astana 2025 once again proved: AWP is the key to success in CS2. The best snipers not only shoot accurately - they also lead their team to victory. Although not everyone goes far, but the personal skills of these five people have made the tournament attractive.

PGL Astana 2025 takes place from May 10 to 18 in Astana, Kazakhstan, at Barys Arena. Sixteen teams from around the world are competing for total prizes worth $ 625,000, with the winner receiving $ 200,000.