Team Liquid overcame a strong challenge from Ninjas in Pyjamas to win their BLAST Open Spring 2026 series 2-1. Ninjas in Pyjamas dominated the opening map of Nuke with a convincing 13-3 victory, showcasing xKacpersky's impressive performance with a 1.30 rating and 59-55 K/D. However, Team Liquid rallied to secure a thrilling 19-17 win on Mirage before closing out the series with a 13-9 triumph on Ancient.