Former Virtus.pro player Artem "fng" Barshak reflected on which teams might surprise at The International 2024 during his personal Twitch stream.
He suggested that 1WIN could potentially finish in the top eight but might perform even better, though he noted their inconsistency against strong teams.
Barshak also mentioned that the BetBoom Team could surprise negatively. Despite being a fan of gpk, he pointed out that the team can perform exceptionally well when they're in form, but occasionally they make inexplicable mistakes.
He commented on Xtreme Gaming, noting that while they might win The International, they haven't shown exceptional gameplay.
Barshak considered Tundra Esports a team that could potentially surprise and achieve a high placement at the event due to their strategic depth and contribution to the meta.
Currently, he identified Team Spirit, Team Falcons, Gaimin Gladiators, and Team Liquid as stable tier-1 teams, acknowledging their strength and consistency, while noting that other teams sometimes appear inconsistent.
Earlier, Barshak had also shared his thoughts on the hero Dawnbreaker during his Twitch stream.