JIENI7 returns to VCT
Star duelist JIENI7 made his first game back for EDward Gaming and analysts flagged an immediate tempo shift — sharper mid‑round calls and cleaner site executes in highlights from EDG vs Nova at VCT China Stage 1 (youtube.com) (youtube.com). The match reels show multiple clutch rounds and coordinated retakes, signaling evolving agent choices and aggressive early‑season metas in the Chinese circuit (youtube.com).
EDward Gaming officially reinstated Zhang “Jieni7” Juntai to the starting roster ahead of VCT China Stage 1, with Wang “cb” Qingchuan moved to the bench in the lineup change announced March 29, 2026. (bo3.gg)) EDG closed the Week 1 Group Stage meeting with Nova Esports in a 2–0 victory on March 31, 2026 at VCT 2026: China Stage 1. (vlr.gg)) Jieni7 finished the series with 36 kills and an ACS of 300, an ADR of 202, a 74% KAST, six first kills and a +21 plus/minus across the maps. (vlr.gg)) The veto saw EDG ban Pearl and Lotus while NOVA banned Split and Bind, with EDG picking Fracture and NOVA picking Breeze and Haven left as the decider in the series structure. (vlr.gg)) Match VODs and highlight reels were published on official and third‑party channels within hours, including Daily Valorant’s upload and a separate highlight reel from Valorant Mundi for clip review. (youtube.com)) The win registers as EDG’s Week 1 Group Stage victory and places them on the VCT calendar to face Wolves Esports next on April 4, 2026. (vlr.gg))
