ONIC Esports favored to defend MPL Indonesia title

ONIC Esports has been one of the most successful Mobile Legends (MLBB) esports teams from Indonesia. Now, the team looks set to expand their accolades with a victory at the ongoing MPL Indonesia Season 12 – successfully defending their title.

The MPL Indonesia has wrapped up its Regular Season with the current MLBB SEA Cup champions again emerging in the first place. They have stormed into the Playoffs as the first seeds and their sublime form indicates that they could defend their title.

ONIC Esports are set to defend their title

ONIC Esports have been the best team so far in the MPL Indonesia Season 12. Not just because of their first-place finish but also because of the overall statistics.

The team has picked up a total of 507 kills, being the only team to touch the 500 mark this season. A testament to their aggressive gameplay, they also have the most assists at 1205. The squad has supreme coordination and depth, and their high assists show the level of teamplay displayed by them.

Individually as well, the players have been performing well. Star player and jungler, Kairi has the second most kills this season at 143. He also has a very high KDA of 7.53 making him a consistent performer in the team.

SANZ, who controls the crucial mid-lane, has also been putting up great numbers. He has a KDA of 9.22, making him a very tough opponent to take off the map.

The team faces either Bigetron or Rebellion Zion in their first playoff match. Onic have won both of their series against the two teams in the Regular Season.

Everything you need to know about the MPL Indonesia Season 12 Playoffs

The MPL Indonesia Season 12 Playoffs is set to happen at the Mahaka Square in Jakarta, Indonesia in front of a live audience. Six teams will be competing from Oct. 11 to 15 to determine the champions.

The overall standings of the Regular Season are as follows:

Onic Esports
RRQ
Geek Fam ID
Bigetron Alpha
Rebellion Zion
Dewa United Esports
EVOS Legends
Alter Ego
AURA Fire

While Onic and RRQ, the first and second-placed teams of the regular season, have earned a direct bye into the Upper Bracket semi-finals, the other four teams will begin their Playoffs journey in the Quarterfinals. There is a lot at stake in the Playoffs. The winner will not only walk away with the lion’s share of the $300,000 plus prize pool, but will also qualify for the M5 World Championship along with the second-placed org.

The remaining three teams have been knocked out. Perhaps the biggest upset of the season has been the elimination of the fan favorite EVOS Legends who placed second last season.

All matches in the MPL Indonesia Season 12 Playoffs can be live streamed on the MLBB Esports YouTube channel.

The M5 World Championship is set to take place in November and December at an undisclosed venue in the Philippines. This year, the prize pool stands at a staggering $900,000.

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