T1 Superstar Fights Hard, Sets Another Historical Milestone for MSI
It can be said that the 2025 MSI winners’ final between T1 and Gen.G was a real classic, with both teams showcasing their peak performance until the last moments. Gen.G won without dominating, while T1, despite their loss, perhaps only regretted being slightly quicker than their opponents. In this match, all eyes were on the two AD carries, and both did not disappoint their fans. If Ruler had victory, Gumayusi also deserves commendation.
– A high-level match between two AD carries, these two did almost everything across all 5 games
– Regrets for T1, but even more regrets for Gumayusi
– Gumayusi played true to his champion, winning lanes, dominating, and after unleashing his passive, he turned around to see his teammates had already “fast finished”
Additionally, with his outstanding performance on Corki in game 4, Gumayusi also became the player to deal the third-highest damage in a single game in MSI history, surpassing Elk, who could have been Gumayusi’s opponent in the losers’ bracket final. This position is only behind Chovy (1428 damage per minute) and JackeyLove (1437) – the two currently sharing the top two spots.
Gumayusi Will Remain One of T1’s Most Important Pillars
Throughout all 5 games, one clear fact can be observed: regardless of how Chovy performed, Gen.G always found ways to funnel resources effectively to Ruler. Especially when Ruler used Senna with a 4-tank composition, T1 had no means to touch this champion. And perhaps, T1 really needs to “learn” from their opponents how to maximize their AD carry’s potential. Gumayusi can truly stand alongside his senior if given the right conditions.
With the current meta revolving around AD carries being very strong and pivotal in this year’s MSI, if T1 wants to win, they need to let Gumayusi play the game. The AD carry born in 2002 has already proven his worth, and perhaps T1 needs to make the most of their superstar player.