Paper Rex vs GodSquad (Global Esports) Valorant India Invitational: Head-to-head, livestream details, and more

The Valorant India Invitational by Galaxy Racer kicked off in October 2022, with teams from all over India and Southeast Asia competing to qualify for this VCT//OFF SEASON event. Two teams from the Indian Qualifiers, one from the SEA Qualifiers and five invited teams have finally arrived in Hyderabad, India, to compete in a LAN setup for a $100,000 prize pool.

All eight teams will initially compete in a round-robin group stage setup, with teams competing in groups of four. The top two teams from each group will then qualify for the single-elimination playoff bracket.

Paper Rex vs GodSquad: Who will win this Group Stage matchup of Valorant India Invitational by Galaxy Racer?

On the first day of the Valorant India Invitational LAN stage, APAC's most successful VCT roster, Paper Rex (PRX), will face off against GodSquad, the Global Esports roster that dominated the Indian Valorant scene for two years.

Predictions

Paper Rex and Global Esports (GodSquad) were two of the most dominant Valorant teams within their respective sub-regions in VCT 2022. While PRX dominated the Malaysia/Singapore circuit, Global Esports were renowned as one of the top teams from South Asia.

PRX has an incredible roster that has proven its strengths against some of the best teams in the world, finishing 2nd and 4th in the two VCT Masters events in 2022. Their roster includes talents like f0rsakeN and Jinggg, two mechanically gifted players who are in a class of their own. They also have an established IGL like Benkai and two effective support players in the form of d4v41 and mindfreak.

Although GodSquad has had less international exposure than Paper Rex, the team consists of a roster that has been playing together since 2020. Over the last two years, GodSquad has competed against all of the top teams from South Asia, establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with.

GodSquad also has players like SkRossi and Lightningfast who will be moving to Korea with the official Global Esports team to compete in the upcoming VCT Pacific League in 2023.

Based on both teams' level of success and individual player quality, Paper Rex can be considered favorites to win this matchup. Additional factors like crowd support and recent form do point the cards in favor of GodSquad. However, considering the past performances of both teams, Paper Rex is more likely to emerge as the winner.

Head-to-head

Paper Rex and GodSquad have played against each other only once prior to this matchup. The two sides faced off in an intense best-of-three series in the Upper Bracket Quarter-finals of the VCT 2021 APAC Last Chance Qualifiers, which ended in favor of Paper Rex.

Recent results

Paper Rex's match against GodSquad will be their opening match of the Valorant India Invitational. It will also be the first match that the team has played since their Valorant Champions 2022 Group Stage exit against Team Liquid in September 2022.

Similar to PRX, GodSquad are also yet to play their opening match of the tournament. However, they have played three matches so far in November 2022 in tournaments like the Skyesports SEA Championship. Out of their three recent matches, they collected victories over Enigma Gaming and Velocity Gaming while losing only to Revenant Esports.

Potential lineups

Paper Rex

Benedict "Benkai" Tan (IGL)
Aaron "mindfreak" Leonhart
Wang "Jinggg" Jing Jie
Jason "f0rsakeN" Susanto
Khalish "d4v41" Rusyaidee
Alexandre "alecks" Sallé (Coach)

GodSquad

Bhavin "HellrangeR" Kotwani (IGL)
Akshay "KappA" Sinkar
Ganesh "SkRossi" Gangadhar
Abhirup "Lightningfast" Choudhary
Jayanth "skillZ" Ramesh
Hong "Eraser" Chang-pyo (Coach)

When and where to watch

Viewers can tune into Galaxy Racer India's official YouTube channel to watch the Valorant India Invitational live. Paper Rex will face-off against GodSquad in a Bo1 matchup on November 18, 2022 at 6.00 pm CEST / 10.30 pm IST.

About the author

Adarsh is an Esports and Gaming writer at Sportskeeda specializing in FPS games like Valorant, Counter-Strike, and Overwatch 2. After joining Sportskeeda in October 2021, he has authored over 750 stories that collectively have garnered 1.5 million views. By meticulously following reputable sources and enhancing his knowledge of the topics he covers, Adarsh eliminates any margin for error, ensuring his readers receive the most accurate information. As a Journalism graduate, these practices are skills he has honed through practical experience.

In addition to his role as a gaming journalist, Adarsh managed the Valorant, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), and Overwatch 2 departments at Sportskeeda for nearly two years. He also serves as an Esports and Gaming Editor, boasting over a year of experience in this capacity. A significant milestone in his career involves attending various international Valorant events and conducting more than 150 interviews with some of the top talents in esports.

Adarsh's gaming journey began at the age of 3 when his parents introduced him to Roadrash. While he was too young to play independently, his parents assisted him in savoring every aspect of the game. Fast forward twenty years, Adarsh continues to exhibit a passion for video games, particularly competitive and tactical FPS titles. As a result of his fondness for football, he is a devoted fan of the EA Sports FIFA or FC series as well.

During his leisure time, Adarsh indulges in reading books and watching sports. A passionate supporter of Manchester United, he is an ardent football enthusiast. He also takes pleasure in watching basketball, tennis, MMA, and poker, actively participating in these sports as well. Furthermore, Adarsh harbors a deep-seated love for cinema, enjoying the exploration and dissection of its complexities.

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Edited by Adarsh J Kumar