xKacpersky Posts 2.34 Rating as Ninjas in Pyjamas Eliminate BetBoom

Kacper "xKacpersky" Gabara delivered one of his biggest performances on a major LAN stage as Ninjas in Pyjamas eliminated BetBoom 2-0 from Esports World Cup 2026, posting a 2.34 series rating and 49 kills across Nuke and Anubis.

NIP won Nuke 13-3 before surviving BetBoom's second-half recovery on Anubis to close the map 13-11. The defeat ended BetBoom's EWC campaign and put renewed focus on the team's form following the return of Pavel "S1ren" Ogloblin in place of Timur "FL4MUS" Marev.

Quick summary

Detail	Result
Match	Ninjas in Pyjamas vs. BetBoom
Event	Esports World Cup 2026
Stage	Group B lower bracket
Date	August 14, 2026
Location	Paris, France
Result	Ninjas in Pyjamas 2-0 BetBoom
Nuke	NIP 13-3 BetBoom
Anubis	NIP 13-11 BetBoom
Series standout	Kacper "xKacpersky" Gabara
xKacpersky rating	2.34
xKacpersky K-D	49-20
xKacpersky ADR	125.6
Outcome	BetBoom eliminated; NIP advance

The result and individual statistics are confirmed by the HLTV match report and match page.

What happened in Ninjas in Pyjamas vs. BetBoom?

The series quickly developed around two themes: NIP's fast T-side approach and xKacpersky's ability to consistently turn that pressure into kills.

BetBoom struggled to contain Marco "Snappi" Pfeiffer's offense from the beginning of Nuke. NIP raced through the opening map 13-3, with xKacpersky producing a 2.70 rating — his best-rated map at a Big Event at the time of the match, according to HLTV.

Anubis was considerably closer.

NIP established another large advantage and reached a 9-3 lead, but BetBoom finally began finding a route back into the series after switching sides. Aleksandr "zorte" Zagodyrenko's 1v3 helped keep the Russian team alive as NIP's defense came under increasing pressure.

The comeback never fully materialized.

xKacpersky continued finding impact around the B side of the map and finished Anubis with a 2.12 rating. NIP eventually closed the map 13-11 and the series 2-0.

Across both maps, xKacpersky recorded 49 kills against only 20 deaths, 125.6 ADR, an 82.5% KAST and a 2.34 Rating 3.0.

xKacpersky's numbers against BetBoom

Statistic	xKacpersky
Kills	49
Deaths	20
K-D differential	+29
ADR	125.6
KAST	82.5%
Rating 3.0	2.34
Nuke rating	2.70
Anubis rating	2.12

The performance was particularly significant given the questions surrounding xKacpersky's recent form.

HLTV noted that the Polish rifler had endured weaker showings at CS Asia Championships and XSE Pro League before EWC. He also entered the BetBoom match after a difficult opening encounter against Legacy.

Against BetBoom, that recent form disappeared.

Timeline: how NIP eliminated BetBoom

Stage	What happened
Before EWC	BetBoom entered the event after previously climbing to No. 12 in HLTV's world ranking following an IEM Cologne playoff run.
Roster change	S1ren returned to BetBoom's active lineup in place of FL4MUS.
Map 1 — Nuke	NIP overwhelmed BetBoom 13-3.
Nuke standout	xKacpersky produced a 2.70 rating.
Map 2 opening	NIP established a 9-3 advantage on Anubis.
BetBoom comeback	zorte's 1v3 helped BetBoom mount a recovery.
Closing rounds	xKacpersky continued producing impact as the map tightened.
Final result	NIP won Anubis 13-11 and completed the 2-0 sweep.
After the match	BetBoom were eliminated from EWC 2026.
NIP's next step	NIP advanced to face Astralis for a playoff berth.

BetBoom's roster change comes under scrutiny

The loss also adds another data point to the discussion surrounding BetBoom's recent roster configuration.

The organization brought S1ren back into the lineup in place of FL4MUS after a period in which the team had reached the IEM Cologne playoffs and risen to No. 12 in HLTV's world ranking. HLTV reported that BetBoom had struggled to reproduce that level since the change.

Against NIP, S1ren was actually BetBoom's highest-rated player, finishing the series at 1.05.

The larger problem was collective output.

BetBoom player statistics vs. NIP

Player	K-D	ADR	Rating 3.0
S1ren	25-25	67.0	1.05
Magnojez	23-31	74.0	0.92
zorte	26-28	69.6	0.91
d1Ledez	23-31	65.6	0.80
Boombl4	16-30	54.1	0.64

Kirill "Boombl4" Mikhailov was especially critical of BetBoom's tournament after the elimination, calling it a "crazy bad tournament" and saying the team needed to return home and address its problems immediately.

That makes the result more consequential than an isolated loss.

Tactical impact: why BetBoom struggled against NIP

The most notable tactical feature of the series was NIP's pace.

HLTV highlighted the speed of Snappi's T sides on both Nuke and Anubis. BetBoom repeatedly found themselves reacting rather than dictating the early stages of rounds.

That environment also suited xKacpersky.

Rather than requiring NIP to win through slow, late-round conversions alone, their aggression repeatedly created opportunities for the 19-year-old rifler to take fights and exploit openings.

Rasmus "sjuush" Beck described xKacpersky's performance afterward as being driven by confidence and instinct, noting that the Polish player was finding impact across Anubis when comfortable.

There is an important distinction, however: one exceptional series does not establish that NIP have solved every broader issue in their game.

Their 13-11 Anubis finish after leading 9-3 shows that closing maps against stronger resistance remains an area worth monitoring.

Why the BetBoom loss matters

For Ninjas in Pyjamas, the victory keeps their EWC campaign alive while providing evidence that xKacpersky can still deliver match-defining individual performances on a major LAN stage.

For BetBoom, elimination raises more uncomfortable questions.

The team had built significant momentum around its IEM Cologne playoff appearance, but the subsequent lineup change involving S1ren and FL4MUS has been followed by weaker results. The NIP defeat does not prove the roster move caused those struggles, but it increases the pressure on BetBoom to find stability.

Boombl4's post-match assessment suggests the team itself recognizes that the problems extend beyond one poor series.

Impact analysis

Ninjas in Pyjamas

The immediate impact is straightforward: NIP survive and advance.

More importantly, xKacpersky producing a 2.34 series rating changes the tone around his individual form after a difficult stretch.

His performance was not built on one explosive map alone. A 2.70 rating on Nuke was followed by another 2.12 rating on Anubis, where BetBoom were much more competitive.

That consistency across the series is arguably the most encouraging element for NIP.

BetBoom

BetBoom leave Paris without converting their previous momentum into another deep international run.

The team must now assess why its starts were so poor against NIP and whether its current five-player configuration can restore the level that previously pushed BetBoom higher in the international hierarchy.

Ranking and VRS impact

TBD.

No verified post-match Valve Regional Standings calculation was provided in the source material used for this article, so no specific VRS gain or loss should be stated.

What changes now?

BetBoom's EWC 2026 run is over.

NIP remain alive and move forward to a much more consequential match against Astralis, with a place in the playoffs at stake.

For NIP, that creates an immediate test of whether the BetBoom performance represents a broader upswing or an exceptional individual series from xKacpersky.

For BetBoom, there is no immediate tournament recovery available. Their next challenge is diagnosing the slow starts Boombl4 referenced and rebuilding consistency around the current roster.

What to watch next

The biggest storyline is xKacpersky versus Astralis.

NIP cannot reasonably expect a 2.34 individual rating every series, so their next match should provide a better indication of whether the team's overall structure has improved.

Three areas deserve particular attention:

1. xKacpersky's form: Can he carry his EWC breakout performance into the Astralis series?

2. NIP's closing ability: The 9-3 to 13-11 progression on Anubis showed BetBoom were still able to threaten a comeback.

3. BetBoom's response: Boombl4 openly acknowledged the need for immediate improvement after elimination.

Historical context: a statement performance for xKacpersky

xKacpersky entered the series as one of NIP's most important young pieces.

The 19-year-old Pole had previously been named HLTV's No. 1 Prospect, but his development had encountered its first meaningful period of poor form during recent events.

That makes the BetBoom series valuable beyond its tournament implications.

His 2.70 Nuke rating was his best map at a Big Event at the time, while his full-series 49-20 scoreline demonstrated the ceiling that made him such a highly regarded prospect in the first place.

The next question is consistency.

One dominant best-of-three can restore confidence. Turning performances of this level into regular impact against elite opposition would be considerably more important for NIP's long-term trajectory.

Related teams, players and events

Ninjas in Pyjamas

• Kacper "xKacpersky" Gabara

• Marco "Snappi" Pfeiffer

• Rasmus "sjuush" Beck

• Martin "stavn" Lund

• Roman "n0te" Hamze

BetBoom

• Kirill "Boombl4" Mikhailov

• Pavel "S1ren" Ogloblin

• Aleksandr "zorte" Zagodyrenko

• Daniil "d1Ledez" Kustov

• Kirill "Magnojez" Rodnov

Related player

• Timur "FL4MUS" Marev

Event

• Esports World Cup 2026

• Paris, France

Next opponent for NIP

• Astralis

FAQ

Who won Ninjas in Pyjamas vs. BetBoom at Esports World Cup 2026?

Ninjas in Pyjamas defeated BetBoom 2-0, winning Nuke 13-3 and Anubis 13-11 on August 14, 2026.

What rating did xKacpersky have against BetBoom?

xKacpersky finished the series with a 2.34 Rating 3.0, alongside 49 kills, 20 deaths, 125.6 ADR and an 82.5% KAST.

How did xKacpersky perform on Nuke?

He recorded a 2.70 rating on Nuke, which HLTV identified as his best-rated map at a Big Event at that point in his career.

Is BetBoom eliminated from EWC 2026?

Yes. The 0-2 defeat against Ninjas in Pyjamas eliminated BetBoom from Esports World Cup 2026.

Who do Ninjas in Pyjamas play next?

NIP advance to face Astralis for a place in the EWC 2026 playoffs. The available match listing describes it as a Group B lower-bracket semi-final, with the winner advancing.