Selangor Red Giants OG: MSC 2025 Runner-Up at Esports World Cup
By KITAMEN Esports SolutionsSelangor Red Giants OG (SRG.OG), Malaysia’s defending MSC champions, reached the Grand Final of the 2025 Mid-Season Cup at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh—finishing strong as runners-up after a 4–1 defeat to Team Liquid PH.
📈 Grand Final Recap
After a dominant run through the knockout bracket, Team Liquid PH clinched the MSC 2025 title by defeating SRG.OG 4–1 in a best-of-seven series at Riyadh’s STC Esports Arena. Sanford “Sanford” Vinuya earned Finals MVP honors with standout gameplay, especially his performance on Lapu-Lapu during pivotal Game 2.
🌍 SRG.OG’s MSC Legacy
SRG.OG entered MSC 2025 as the defending champions, having won MSC 2024 in Riyadh with a thrilling 4–3 victory over Falcons AP Bren — Malaysia’s first MLBB international title. The team’s journey to the 2025 Grand Final included key victories through the group and knockout stages—highlighting their consistency on the world stage.
📊 Stats & Milestones
- Prize pools: SRG.OG earned USD 500,000 as runner-up (Team Liquid took USD 1M).
- MSC 2025 set high viewership records, with over 3 million peak viewers during STG vs SRG quarterfinals—boosting MLBB’s global profile.
⭐ What This Means for Malaysian Esports
Despite the loss, SRG.OG’s back-to-back Grand Final appearances at MSC signal Malaysia’s rising prominence in regional and international esports.
Their performance sets a benchmark for other Malaysian organizations—and reflects opportunities for strategic growth in infrastructure, coaching, and sponsorship support.
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⭐ Conclusion
Selangor Red Giants OG’s runner-up finish at MSC 2025 underlines Malaysia’s growing competitiveness on the world stage. Team Liquid’s victory reinforces the high benchmarks the region must aim for—but SRG has shown Malaysia has what it takes to compete.
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