The group stage of the VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo will come to its end with the T1 vs EDward Gaming matchup
In addition to being an elimination game, this match serves as a highly anticipated rematch from the opening round of the group stage that was decided by the narrowest of margins. Hence, both the stakes and anticipation surrounding this matchup are incredibly high. Before we head into the final group stage showdown, here is everything you need to know about this matchup.
T1
T1 delivered consecutive nail-biting encounters during the group stage, first against EDG and then against NRG Esports in the Winner’s game. While they clinched the victory against the Chinese team, their luck didn’t hold out in their clash with the North American side. Despite the heroics from Sayaplayer and ban, the Korean super team could not close out the series after winning the first map.
Players
Son “xeta” Seon-ho
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.12
- ACS: 201.0
- Kill-Death Ratio: 1.12
- Headshot Percentage: 22%
- Average Damage per Round: 130.1
Byeon “Munchkin” Sang-beom
- Role: IGL
- VLR Rating: 1.1
- ACS: 227.7
- Kill-Death Ratio: 1.17
- Headshot Percentage: 23%
- Average Damage per Round: 144.7
Ha “Sayaplayer” Jung-woo
- Role: Duelist
- VLR Rating: 1.11
- ACS: 230.9
- Kill-Death Ratio: 1.21
- Headshot Percentage: 26%
- Average Damage per Round: 147.2
Lee “Carpe” Jae-hyeok
- Role: Initiator
- VLR Rating: 0.93
- ACS: 171.8
- Kill-Death Ratio: 0.84
- Headshot Percentage: 23%
- Average Damage per Round: 109.4
Joseph “ban” Seungmin
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.07
- ACS: 229.6
- Kill-Death Ratio: 1.13
- Headshot Percentage: 26%
- Average Damage per Round: 143.5
Player to Watch
ZmjjKK
EDward Gaming
“Win the first map and fail to close the series out despite coming very close.” This recurring narrative of Chinese teams in international events has been consistent throughout the season. We witnessed the same in Tokyo until the EDward Gaming vs NAVI matchup. China’s finest has defied expectations and created history with an impressive 2-0 triumph over the European powerhouse, NAVI, becoming the first Chinese team to win a global Valorant match. Given the remarkable form of ZmjjKK and Co, they will be the favorites to win the decider game against T1.
Players
Wang “nobody” Senxu
- Role: Initiator
- VLR Rating: 1.1
- ACS: 207.9
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.12
- Headshot Percentage: 29%
- Average Damage per Round: 136.0
Zheng “ZmjjKK” Yongkang
- Role: Duelist
- VLR Rating: 1.21
- ACS: 279.6
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.34
- Headshot Percentage: 21%
- Average Damage per Round: 167.7
Wan “CHICHOO” Shunzhi
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.13
- ACS: 202.5
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.17
- Headshot Percentage: 28%
- Average Damage per Round: 133.5
Haodong “Haodong” Guo
- Role: Controller
- VLR Rating: 1.03
- ACS: 183.8
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.10
- Headshot Percentage: 29%
- Average Damage per Round: 117.3
Zhang “Smoggy” Zhao
- Role: Flex
- VLR Rating: 1.14
- ACS: 233.7
- Kill/Death Ratio: 1.25
- Headshot Percentage: 32%
- Average Damage per Round: 149.8
Player to Watch
ZmjjKK
VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo – T1 vs EDward Gaming Predictions
EDward Gaming will avenge their loss with a 2-1 win.
T1 vs EDward Gaming – Head-to-Head
T1 1 – 0 EDward Gaming
T1 vs EDward Gaming – Maps
Map 1: Ascent
Map 2: Haven
Map 3: Pearl
T1 vs EDward Gaming – Score
Map 1: EDG to win with T1 > 10
Map 2: T1 to win EDG < 9
Map 2: EDG to win with T1 < 8
T1 vs EDward Gaming – Top Fragger
Smoggy
VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo – EDward Gaming vs T1 Match Links
T1 vs EDward Gaming – Match Time
June 12, 2023 – 23:00 PT
June 13, 2023 – 02:00 ET // 08:00 CEST
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