In a stunning upset at ESL Pro League Season 23, pain Gaming took down G2 Esports with a decisive 2:0 victory. The Brazilians secured their win on Inferno with a tight 16:14 scoreline before closing out the series on Mirage 16:12. pain Gaming's nqz delivered a standout performance, boasting a 1.38 rating and an impressive 44-33 K-D across both maps. This victory marks a significant upset, as pain Gaming entered the match as the lower-ranked team according to our rankings.