IG “new” has an outstanding debut at Demacia Cup 2024
Demacia Cup 2024 is a rather special tournament of LPL as it takes place right after a very noisy transfer period filled with drama. Even JDG, with their star-studded lineup, was early eliminated from the tournament after a lackluster and unmotivated performance. In contrast to JDG, the “super team” named IG had an extremely impressive debut, winning all 3 matches in the group stage to secure a spot in the Quarterfinals.
Even more impressively, IG defeated RNG in just 16 minutes and 27 seconds, setting a record for the fastest game at Demacia Cup 2024. This victory showcased IG’s complete dominance from the laning phase, map control to crucial team fights. Players who were previously doubted regarding their form, such as TheShy, Rookie, and Jiejie, delivered outstanding performances, dispelling any negative opinions directed at them.
LPL Fans Keep Mentioning T1 After IG’s Impressive Record
For viewers in the LPL region, IG’s recent victory holds much greater significance than just a ticket to the Quarterfinals. The dominance that IG displayed reminded many LPL fans of the match in which this very team defeated SKT T1 (the predecessor of T1) in just 15 minutes and 57 seconds at MSI 2019. This is further reinforced by the fact that the current IG roster includes two players who once brought despair to Faker and his teammates: TheShy and Rookie.
Looking back at the 3 group stage matches of Demacia Cup 2024, IG indeed brought a breath of fresh air, filled with new hope to LPL audiences. This team, besides being able to impose their playstyle on opponents, also displayed considerable competitive spirit. Even when opponents applied a lane swap strategy and continuously attacked TheShy, IG still executed clever macros, gradually regaining advantages to secure victory in the end.
Of course, IG’s recent achievements are merely victories against opponents considered weaker, so viewers still find it hard to accurately assess their strength. Therefore, the discussions among LPL fans about IG potentially defeating T1 (the reigning world champion) remain merely “early bragging.” On a positive note, IG’s performance has rekindled excitement and confidence in LPL fans for the new season, which had significantly waned after consecutive failures at international tournaments in recent years. Hopefully, the “super team” IG will rise in the new season and truly challenge the top teams in LCK as fans expect.