Manager of Nigma Galaxy Ali “MalCom.X” Nedal, in an exclusive comment for Telecomasia.net, assessed his team's chances in the upcoming The International 2025 playoff match (14) against BetBoom Team and discussed their preparation for the confrontation.
Clearing the group stage at The International 14 was an important step, and now we’re fully concentrated on the playoffs. BetBoom Team is a very strong opponent, and although we beat them in the group stage, the playoffs are a completely different matter: the pressure is higher, and both teams will need to adapt. Our preparation will be based on studying the latest trends and keeping flexibility in our approach. Regarding Ghost hero picks, we prefer to keep a few surprises, but you can definitely expect confident play from us.
Nigma Galaxy beat BetBoom Team 2-1 in their opening TI14 group match. The team reached the playoffs through the Elimination Round, also winning 2-1 against Aurora Gaming.
The matchup will take place on September 11 at 20:00 GMT+3 in a best‑of‑3 format. The winner advances to the upper‑bracket semifinal, while the loser drops to the lower bracket.
The playoffs use a double‑elimination bracket. All matches are best‑of‑3 except for the grand final, which is best‑of‑5. Matches begin on September 11 at 11:00 GMT+3.
The International 2025 runs in Hamburg, Germany, from September 4 to 14. The final prize pool has not been disclosed.
