China's KPL Dream Team has emerged victorious at the Honor of Kings Invitational Midseason x Esports World Cup, proving their dominance in the tournament held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The team, widely regarded as the favorite, lived up to their billing with an impressive 3-0 sweep of LGD Gaming in the grand finals.
Representing China as the sole entrant, KPL Dream Team was assembled from top talent in the Kings Pro League (KPL) to compete in this year's Invitational series. Their journey to the championship was marked by a flawless performance. The team finished first in Group B with a perfect 5-0 record, defeating Weibo Gaming MY, All Gamers Global, Loops, BOOM Esports, and Team Falcons.
In the playoffs, KPL Dream Team continued their dominance. They secured a 2-0 victory over Impunity in the quarterfinals, followed by a 3-0 win against All Gamers Global in the semifinals. Their dominance was further highlighted in the grand finals, where they completed a clean sweep against LGD Gaming.
MVP Honors and Tournament Performance
Throughout the HoK Invitational Midseason x Esports World Cup, KPL Dream Team remained undefeated with a 13-0 record. They achieved victories with an average win time of just 11 minutes and 9 seconds. Xu "YiNuo" Bicheng stood out as the tournament's MVP, recognized for his exceptional performance throughout the competition.
KPL Dream Team’s triumph at the tournament earned them the lion’s share of the $3,000,000 prize pool, totaling $1,000,000. Additionally, their victory granted them 1,000 EWC Club Points, placing them in a tie for fifth place with teams like T1, Selangor Red Giants, Smart Omega Esports, Crazy Raccoon, and Alpha 7 Esports.
KPL Dream Team's stellar performance at the HoK Invitational Midseason x Esports World Cup solidifies their status as a powerhouse in the Honor of Kings scene and showcases China's elite talent on the global stage.