Spirit Crush 100 Thieves to Reach BLAST Bounty Finals as donk Delivers Historic 2.84-Rated Dust2 Masterclass
Spirit Crush 100 Thieves to Reach BLAST Bounty Finals as donk Delivers Historic 2.84-Rated Dust2 Masterclass
Team Spirit are heading to the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 Finals after surviving a competitive three-map series against 100 Thieves before finishing it in emphatic fashion. While the opening two maps were split between the teams, the decider turned into a showcase for Danil "donk" Kryshkovets, whose extraordinary individual display powered Spirit to a flawless 13-0 victory on Dust2.
The Russian superstar produced one of the most dominant single-map performances of his career, posting an astonishing 2.84 HLTV rating on Dust2 after opening the map with a 1v3 clutch and taking complete control from the opening rounds. Spirit's win secures the final available place at the Malta LAN Finals, where they arrive as the highest-ranked team in the field and one of the tournament favorites.
Quick Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 |
| Match | Spirit vs 100 Thieves |
| Result | Spirit 2-1 100 Thieves |
| Maps | Anubis (13-11 Spirit), Mirage (13-4 100 Thieves), Dust2 (13-0 Spirit) |
| Winner | Spirit |
| MVP | donk |
| Main storyline | donk's record-level Dust2 performance sends Spirit to the LAN Finals |
What Happened?
The series looked far more competitive than its ending suggests.
100 Thieves entered the match full of confidence after upsetting Falcons earlier in the tournament and continued to impress during the opening stages. On Anubis, they kept Spirit under pressure throughout, but a disciplined CT side comeback allowed the Russians to recover from a 6-10 deficit and steal the opener 13-11.
The response from 100 Thieves was immediate.
Their Mirage pick became a one-sided affair, with sirah controlling bombsite A and helping his team race to a commanding 10-2 halftime lead before closing the map 13-4. The victory also snapped Spirit's impressive recent winning streak on Mirage, proving that the rebuilt 100 Thieves lineup can challenge elite opposition.
Everything changed on Dust2.
From the opening pistol onward, donk dictated the pace of the game. Spirit never allowed 100 Thieves onto the scoreboard, producing a perfect defensive and offensive display that ended with a devastating 13-0 sweep. donk finished the map with a remarkable 2.84 rating, the highest Dust2 rating of his career, while Spirit booked their place at the LAN Finals in dominant style.
Why This Matters
Spirit remain one of the benchmark teams in Counter-Strike despite falling short of the title at the IEM Cologne Major earlier this summer. Their qualification means the BLAST Bounty LAN Finals will feature at least one genuine championship contender after several top-ranked teams were eliminated during the online stage.
For 100 Thieves, the defeat is disappointing but far from discouraging. The organization showed immediate promise under new in-game leader Gizmy, defeating Falcons earlier in the tournament before pushing Spirit to a decider. Although the final map ended brutally, their overall tournament performance suggests the roster has considerable potential moving forward.
Head-to-Head Context
There was no significant recent rivalry between these lineups before this meeting, making the BLAST Bounty clash their first meaningful encounter with the current rosters.
Because of that, previous head-to-head history offered little predictive value. Instead, the match was shaped by current form: Spirit arrived as one of the world's strongest teams, while 100 Thieves entered with growing momentum following their upset victory over Falcons earlier in the event.
Map Breakdown
Anubis — Spirit win 13-11
Spirit looked uncomfortable for large portions of the opener and trailed late into regulation. Their experienced CT setup eventually stabilized the game, allowing them to string together crucial defensive rounds and complete the comeback.
The recovery prevented 100 Thieves from taking early control of the series and shifted pressure onto the European squad.
Mirage — 100 Thieves win 13-4
100 Thieves answered emphatically.
Strong site anchoring from sirah, efficient trading, and confident mid-round calling left Spirit with few openings. The lopsided result ended Spirit's eight-map Mirage winning streak and forced the series onto a deciding Dust2.
Dust2 — Spirit win 13-0
The decider quickly became the donk show.
After winning a spectacular early 1v3 clutch, the young superstar snowballed into one of the most dominant individual map performances seen in top-level CS2 this season. His relentless entry work, opening kills, and multi-frag rounds prevented 100 Thieves from building any economy or momentum.
Spirit finished the map without conceding a single round, while donk posted a phenomenal 2.84 rating, underlining why he remains one of the game's most feared stars.
Key Players
Danil "donk" Kryshkovets (Spirit)
The undisputed difference-maker.
His Dust2 performance will be remembered as one of the standout individual maps of 2026, combining explosive entry fragging with clutch impact and relentless pressure throughout the decider.
Dmitry "sh1ro" Sokolov (Spirit)
While donk stole the spotlight, sh1ro remained reliable in the AWP role and contributed several important multi-kill rounds, including a late four-kill sequence that sealed the shutout.
William "sirah" Kjærsgaard (100 Thieves)
Despite the defeat, sirah produced an impressive series. His Mirage performance was instrumental in forcing the decider and highlighted the firepower that 100 Thieves can build around.
Jack "Gizmy" von Spreckelsen (100 Thieves)
The new in-game leader continues to leave a positive tactical impression. His system has already produced wins over elite opposition and gave Spirit far more problems than the final Dust2 scoreline suggests.
Interesting Facts and Context
- Spirit secured the eighth and final qualification spot for the BLAST Bounty Season 2 Finals.
- donk's 2.84 HLTV rating on Dust2 is the highest rating of his career on the map.
- 100 Thieves ended Spirit's eight-match Mirage winning streak before collapsing on the decider.
- Spirit entered the event as the only current top-10 team to reach the LAN Finals after several favorites exited during the online stage.
What Comes Next?
Spirit advance to the BLAST Bounty Season 2 LAN Finals in Malta, where expectations will be high given both their ranking and previous success in the tournament. Their recent form continues to position them among the strongest title contenders heading into the next phase.
100 Thieves leave the event with reasons for optimism. Victories over top opposition and a competitive showing against Spirit indicate that the new lineup is progressing, even if consistency remains the next challenge.
FAQ
Who won Spirit vs 100 Thieves?
Spirit won the series 2-1.
What was the final score?
Spirit defeated 100 Thieves 13-11 on Anubis, lost Mirage 4-13, and won Dust2 13-0.
Who was the MVP?
Danil "donk" Kryshkovets was the standout performer, highlighted by a 2.84-rated Dust2 performance.
Which team qualified for the BLAST Bounty LAN Finals?
Spirit secured the final qualification spot.
Had these teams played each other recently?
No meaningful recent head-to-head existed with the current rosters before this series.
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