The playoffs of PGL Astana 2025 have concluded—and as expected, the AWP was once again the key to victory. In the decisive matches, it was the snipers who made the difference: they won crucial duels, disrupted rounds, and kept the map under control. In this article, we present the top 5 best snipers of PGL Astana 2025.

5. Usukhbayar "910" Banzragch ( The MongolZ )
Team Result: 5th–8th place, eliminated in the quarterfinals

Although The MongolZ didn't advance past the quarterfinals, 910 delivered a solid performance. His play with the AWP was consistent: 0.328 kills per round with the AWP and 30.17 average damage. He wasn't afraid to be the first to open up and often won important duels, even when the team was trailing.

Main weapon: AWP (0.328 kills/round)
AWP damage: 30.17
Rating: 6.2

4. Igor "w0nderful" Zhdanov (NAVI)
Team Result: 5th–8th place, eliminated in the quarterfinals

w0nderful didn't have the best tournament in terms of team results, but individually he looked solid. In the match against Astralis, he fought until the end, and his AWP stats—0.331 kills per round and 29.02 damage—attest to his high caliber. Overall, he performed very well throughout the tournament, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory for NAVI.

Main weapon: AWP (0.331 kills/round)
AWP damage: 29.02
Rating: 6.3

3. Özgür "Woxic" Eker ( aurora )
Team Result: 3rd place

woxic once again proved that his aggressive style works. In matches against The MongolZ and Astralis, he often opened the score first and skillfully changed positions after shooting. His stats are impressive: 0.385 kills per round with the AWP and 34.92 damage—among the best in the playoffs.

Main weapon: AWP (0.385 kills/round)
AWP damage: 34.92
Rating: 6.2

2. Danil "molodoy" Golubenko ( FURIA Esports )
Team Result: 4th place

FURIA Esports with molodoy sensationally reached the semifinals and took fourth place, losing to aurora in the match for third place. The sniper from Kazakhstan was a standout leader in key matches against MIBR and Spirit . His AWP play exuded confidence and stability: 0.396 kills per round and 36.40 damage. In several moments, he practically carried the team on his own.

Main weapon: AWP (0.396 kills/round)
AWP damage: 36.40
Rating: 6.3

1. Dmitry "sh1ro" Sokolov ( Spirit )
Team Result: Tournament winner

sh1ro emerged as the best sniper in this tournament and was nearly flawless: 0.404 kills per round with the AWP, 36.20 damage, and not a single poor series. His confidence and precision allowed Spirit to defeat everyone. sh1ro confirmed his status as the top sniper of the tournament.

Main weapon: AWP (0.404 kills/round)
AWP damage: 36.20
Rating: 6.9

PGL Astana 2025 took place from May 10 to 18 in Astana, Kazakhstan, at the Barys Arena. Sixteen teams from around the world competed for a prize pool of $625,000, with the winner taking home $200,000.