League of Legends Worlds 2024 is gearing up for an exciting conclusion on November 2, 2024, with T1 taking on Bilibili Gaming (BLG) in the highly anticipated Grand Final. This match marks T1’s third consecutive appearance in the finals, providing them with a chance to clinch the prestigious Summoner’s Cup for the second year in a row. For BLG, a victory would be historic, as it would mark the first time all its players have secured a championship at Worlds.
Throughout the Playoff Stage, T1 has demonstrated remarkable resilience, overcoming formidable opponents including Top Esports from the LPL and LCK powerhouse Gen.G Esports. Fans of T1 should savor this moment, as it may be the final appearance of the current roster featuring Zeus, Oner, Faker, Gumayusi, and Keria due to anticipated changes in the next season. In contrast, BLG has also shown impressive skills, besting Hanwha Life Esports and Weibo Gaming to earn their spot in the final.
T1 vs Bilibili Gaming: The Clash for the Summoner’s Cup
T1’s journey to the finals has been nothing short of extraordinary, especially after a shaky start to their season where they lost the LCK Spring finals to Gen.G and finished third in the Summer Split. However, they regained momentum during LoL Worlds 2024, mirroring their previous successful campaigns. With a series of victories under their belt, the reigning champions are poised to face their final challenge.
Key to T1’s success has been the formidable bottom lane duo of Gumayusi and Keria. In particularly impressive performances, Keria showcased his mastery of Pyke against both Top Esports and Gen.G. Meanwhile, Gumayusi’s positioning and execution during team fights have been nothing short of spectacular, giving T1 a potential advantage in their bottom lane matchup against BLG.
Conversely, Bilibili Gaming has navigated a challenging tournament path, initially facing hard losses against LNG Esports and T1 in the Swiss Stage. Following a strategic change where they replaced Wei with Xun in the Jungle role, BLG found new life, overcoming PSG Talon and G2 Esports to advance to the Playoff Stage. Their dominance continued as they defeated LCK’s Hanwha Life Esports and LPL’s Weibo Gaming.
Notably, BLG’s Midlaner, knight, has been in exceptional form, revealing his versatility with an impressive champion pool that features 12 different champions employed throughout Worlds 2024. For BLG to secure victory in the Grand Final, they’ll need to leverage the synergy between their Top-Jungle duo, Bin and Xun, whose carries can prove pivotal in aligning against T1’s stars.
Prediction: T1 is expected to come out ahead with a 3-1 victory against Bilibili Gaming.
Head-to-Head Record: T1 vs Bilibili Gaming
Historically, the two teams have faced each other six times across both the Worlds and the Mid-Season Invitational, resulting in each team claiming three victories. Notably, BLG has never lost to T1 in a best-of-five format, while T1 has maintained an unblemished record against LPL teams in the Worlds Playoff Stage. BLG’s Toplaner, when asked about his confidence, stated:
“I think even though T1 has always beaten LPL teams at Worlds, I don’t care about it. Because our win rate against T1 in best-of-five matches is 100%. So we are going to take them down easily. We will 3-0 them tomorrow.”
Recent Performance Highlights
T1 secured a decisive 3-1 victory over Gen.G Esports in the semifinals, with Gumayusi recognized as the MVP. Their journey through Worlds 2024 has included notable victories against:
- T1’s wins in Worlds 2024: paiN Gaming, Bilibili Gaming, G2 Esports, Top Esports, Gen.G Esports
In a contrasting semifinal, BLG dominated with a 3-0 sweep over Weibo Gaming, with knight earning MVP honors. Their successes throughout the tournament have included victories over:
- BLG’s wins in Worlds 2024: MAD Lions, KOI, PSG Talon, G2 Esports, Hanwha Life Esports, Weibo Gaming
League of Legends Worlds 2024 Rosters
T1:
- Top: Zeus (Worlds 2023 Winner)
- Jungle: Oner (Worlds 2023 Winner)
- Mid: Faker (Multiple-time Winner: Worlds 2013, 2015, 2016, 2023)
- ADC: Gumayusi (Worlds 2023 Winner)
- Support: Keria (Worlds 2023 Winner)
Bilibili Gaming:
- Top: Thousand
- Jungle: Xun, Wei
- Mid: knight
- ADC: Any
- Support: ON
How to Watch the Grand Final
The T1 vs Bilibili Gaming series in the League of Legends Worlds 2024 Grand Final is set to commence at the following times across different time zones:
- PT: November 2, 7 AM
- CET: November 2, 3 PM
- IST: November 2, 7:30 PM
- KST: November 2, 11 PM
Before the match, there will be an opening ceremony, amplifying the excitement surrounding the event. Viewers interested in catching the action live can do so via the following platforms:
- Twitch: Riot Games
- YouTube: LoL Esports
Match Outcome
*The final result will be updated following the conclusion of the series.
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