Indonesia Advances Two Teams to Mobile Legends MSC Knockout Stage in Paris
- 27 Jul 2026 12:24 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Key Points
- ONIC Esports eliminated Malaysia’s Selangor Red Giants 2–0 in the lower bracket, joining Team Vitality in the MSC Knockout Stage.
- The “Yellow Hedgehogs” rebounded from defeat against Turkey’s Aurora Gaming, showcasing discipline and late‑game composure.
- ONIC players Kairi and Sanz attributed thIndonesia now has two teams -- ONIC and Team Vitality -- competing at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris.e win to composure, disciplined draft execution, and strategic patience.
RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesia will have double representation in the Knockout Stage of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid Season Cup (MSC) at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Paris, France, after ONIC Esports joined Team Vitality by eliminating Malaysia’s Selangor Red Giants (SRG) 2–0 in the lower bracket on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
The victory was especially significant for ONIC, who had to recover from an earlier defeat against Turkey’s Aurora Gaming. Known as the “Yellow Hedgehogs,” ONIC showcased discipline and adaptability to overcome SRG’s aggressive play.
In the first game, SRG dominated early, building an 8,000 gold lead through eliminations and map control. Yet ONIC’s patience paid off, capitalizing on SRG’s late‑game mistakes to snatch the win. The second game saw ONIC adjust their draft strategy, neutralize SRG’s early aggression, and steadily control the match until sealing the series.
Jungler Kairi explained the tactical approach. “We knew their heroes like Paquito and Hilda were strong early but weaker late. We just had to play carefully and give Kelra space to grow.” He added that he hopes for another chance to face Aurora Gaming later in the tournament, as quoted by Antara.
Mid laner Sanz credited composure as the key to their comeback. “We didn’t panic because we’ve been in similar situations before. Staying calm allowed us to find the right momentum,” he said.
With ONIC’s triumph, Indonesia now has two teams in contention -- ONIC and Team Vitality -- strengthening the nation’s presence in one of the year’s biggest esports events. ***
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