Team Vitality’s Golden Five Return to Winning Ways at StarLadder StarSeries Season 20
Team Vitality’s legendary roster claimed their first trophy of the Counter-Strike season by defeating Aurora 3-1 in the Grand Final of StarLadder StarSeries Season 20. The victory comes after a series of disappointing finishes at major tournaments earlier in the season, including BLAST Bounty, EWC 2026, and BLAST Porto—where stand-in player Justinas ‘jL’ Lekavičius filled in for William ‘mezii’ Merriman.
The Grand Final showcased Vitality’s dominance, with the team displaying commanding performances across most of the series. Vitality secured convincing victories on Anubis (13-4) and Cache (13-4), while also taking Mirage to extend their map count. Aurora managed their only map win on Inferno, where the contest proved more competitive (13-7).
The victory marks a significant return to form for one of Counter-Strike’s most decorated rosters. After falling to Aurora in the Upper Bracket, Vitality’s redemption through the Lower Bracket demonstrates their resilience and competitive capability. The win positions the team with considerable momentum heading into their next major challenge: the PGL Singapore Major.
This tournament success provides Vitality with confidence and trophy credibility before their appearance at one of the year’s most prestigious Counter-Strike events. With their core roster performing at peak levels, Vitality aims to build on this success and continue their pursuit of additional accolades throughout the competitive season.