The MongolZ bench CS2 star Senzu in shock move

The MongolZ announced a shock change to their Counter-Strike 2 roster on Tuesday, benching star player Azbayar “Senzu” Munkhbold.

The unexpected move follows a successful period for the Mongolian team, who recently won the CS2 Esports World Cup event.

Since then, they have finished FISSURE Playground #2 in second place and secured a bronze medal from the Thunderpick World Championship.

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MongolZ’s only hiccup in recent months came at ESL Pro League Season 22, where they placed ninth-11th.

However, even in the Swedish event, Senzu was the team’s second-highest-rated player (0.98), with Ayush “mzinho” Batbold the only member of the team to end the tournament with a positive figure.

“Over the past years, Senzu and the boys have together written a new chapter in Mongolian esports, showcasing world class talent, dedication, and determination,” read the announcement.

“This decision was made after careful discussions between players and management. We deeply appreciate our fans’ continued support and respect for the team as we move forward.”

Senzu joined The MongolZ in September 2023 from Team NKT and remains their most recent signing.

Over the last two years, the rifler has established himself as a key member of the team and played an important role in the roster’s rise in the CS2 ranks.

Given his impact and form in the 2025 season, Senzu’s benching raises many questions.

The MongolZ have not shared any details on why Senzu was removed from the active roster, leaving the Counter-Strike esports community puzzled.

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It leaves The MongolZ with just under two weeks to find a fifth player ahead of Intel Extreme Masters Chengdu 2025, which is set to kick off on November 3.

The top Counter-Strike 2 betting sites have already reacted to the news and adjusted The MongolZ’s outright odds.

They are now priced at +2500 to win the Chinese event, despite sitting at No.2 in the CS2 world rankings.