The inaugural playoff matches of the Chinese League of Legends Pro League (LPL) Split 1 2025, featuring a prize pool nearing $110,000, have commenced with intense competition.
Upper Bracket Highlights
In the upper bracket semifinals, JD Gaming (JDG) showcased their dominance by defeating ThunderTalk Gaming (TT) with a 3:1 scoreline in a best-of-five (BO5) series. Standout performances included Kim “Peyz” Soo-hwan, who achieved an impressive average K/D ratio of 4.6 throughout the series.
Similarly, Anyone’s Legend (AL) secured a hard-fought victory against Ninjas in Pyjamas (NiP), edging them out 3:2 in a thrilling BO5 matchup. Mid laner Cui “Shanks” Xiaojun was pivotal in AL’s success, boasting an average K/D ratio of 3.
Lower Bracket Developments
The lower bracket witnessed Bilibili Gaming (BLG) demonstrating resilience by winning two consecutive BO5 matches. They first overcame Weibo Gaming with a 3:1 result, followed by another 3:1 victory against ThunderTalk Gaming, effectively eliminating both teams from the tournament.
Concurrently, Top Esports (TES) mirrored this achievement by securing two 3:1 victories. They triumphed over Invictus Gaming (IG) and subsequently defeated Ninjas in Pyjamas, showcasing their determination to progress further in the competition.
Upcoming Showdowns
The stage is now set for the upper bracket final, where JD Gaming will face off against Anyone’s Legend on February 25th at 11:00 GMT+2. The winner of this match will earn a coveted spot in the grand final.
In the lower bracket, Top Esports is slated to compete against Bilibili Gaming on February 26th at 11:00 GMT+2. This crucial match will determine which team remains in contention for the championship title.
Tournament Overview
The LPL Split 1 2025 tournament, running until March 1st, features 16 elite teams vying for supremacy in the Chinese League of Legends scene. Beyond the substantial monetary reward, the champion will secure nearly $42,000 and, more importantly, a slot representing China at the prestigious First Stand 2025 international tournament.
As the competition intensifies, fans eagerly anticipate the forthcoming matches that will determine the ultimate victor of this esteemed event.
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