ONIC Esports from Indonesia made history by becoming the first team to win two Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup (MSC) titles. They defeated Blacklist International from the Philippines 4-1 in the best-of-seven grand finals on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
ONIC Esports started the series strong, winning the first two games. Blacklist International bounced back to win the third game, but ONIC Esports took control of the series by winning the next two games to secure the championship.
ONIC Esports' victory was a major upset, as Blacklist International was the defending champion and had been the top team in the Philippines for the past year. ONIC Esports' victory is a sign that the Indonesian scene is on the rise, and they will be a team to watch in future international tournaments.
The MVP of the series was ONIC Esports' Nicky "Kiboy" Fernando. Kiboy was a key player in all four of ONIC Esports' wins, and he was instrumental in their victory.
ONIC Esports' victory is a major achievement for the team and for the Indonesian Mobile Legends scene. They are now the only team to have won two MSC titles, and they have put Indonesia on the map as a force to be reckoned with in Mobile Legends.
