International League of Legends competitions can be a lot to watch from start to finish unless you’re a diehard fan. But today’s matchup between reigning world champions T1 and EMEA powerhouse G2 Esports at the 2024 Mid-Season Invitational was a series that should have even the most casual of viewers excited.
G2 Caps on Faker and Picks vs T1 #msi #leagueoflegends
With over one million peak viewers worldwide, according to EsportsCharts, this was the most popular match of League’s MSI 2024 so far. And those numbers are sure to rise as the Grand Finals approach, where fans can expect a stunning opening ceremony. Regardless, today’s match between G2 and T1 in the first round of the MSI bracket stage was undoubtedly the most exciting of the tournament so far, captivating fans worldwide with an intense series that went all the way to a fifth match.
This series between G2 and T1 marked their first best-of-five meeting at an international event since MSI 2019, where G2 won 3-1 to take home the tournament title. And EMEA fans were hoping to witness a similar triumph this year, starting with this match against the current world champions, but that wasn’t to be.
The series started with T1 securing the first game, despite G2 mid laner Caps scoring an impressive solo kill on Faker for first blood. But G2 quickly bounced back in game two, showing patience and strategic play to even the score. G2 then gained momentum, reaching match point with a dominant performance in game three, and showing their ability to take down the world champions in brutal teamfights. Still, T1 recovered in game four, capitalizing on G2’s mistakes to force the series to a deciding game five.
