
In the grand final held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, SRG started off on the wrong foot, losing the first match with a score of 23 kills to 16. However, they made a comeback in the second match, displaying a solid performance to level 1-1, despite AP Bren leading with 14 kills to 11.
The momentum was not sustained in the third match, resulting in a 6-22 defeat and allowing AP Bren to comfortably lead the series but SRG regained their rhythm, winning the fourth and fifth matches by 18-4 and 12-11 respectively.
With only one more point needed to secure the MSC championship, the defending champions from the Philippines, drew level by winning the sixth match 14-2, forcing SRG into a deciding match.
SRG dominated the game and defeated their opponents 21-10, securing the MSC championship for the first time. SRG’s jungler Muhammad Haqqullah Ahmad Shahrul, also known as Sekyss, was named the most valuable player.
SRG took home the trophy and a cash prize of US$1 million (RM4.7 million).
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