In a twist of fate, Bigetron Alpha has seized the lead in the ongoing MLBB Pro League Indonesia S13 regular season standings, overtaking fan-favorite Onic Esports, who suffered back-to-back defeats in the recently concluded week 3.
Last Friday marked the return of head coach Paul “Yeb” Denver to The Yellow Porcupines’ camp after a pre-season hiatus spent focusing on his family in the Philippines. However, their fresh strategies didn’t quite pan out as expected.
Facing off against a revitalized Aura Fire, Onic Esports suffered their first loss of the season, as their opponents orchestrated a remarkable comeback to clinch the series. Despite dominating the initial game, the reigning champions found themselves outmaneuvered by Aura’s new signing, Tristan “Yawi” Cabrera, who inspired his team to a 1-2 victory.
Their struggles persisted into the following Sunday clash against Rebellion. Despite commanding the series, Onic boys were caught off guard by Rebellion’s Karsten “Karss” William well-executed split push tactics, resulting in a surprising 1-2 defeat. This disappointing outcome left Onic Esports languishing as the worst performers of the week 3, alongside Dewa United.
The consecutive setbacks have also sparked debate within the MPL ID community, with the Filipino superstar Kairi “Kairi” Rayosdelsol coming under scrutiny for his subpar performance amidst a shifting meta favoring tankier characters in the jungle. Nonetheless, Coach Yeb remains optimistic, attributing the team’s instability to ongoing experiments with new strategies.
Currently trailing behind Bigetron Alpha by two wins, Onic Esports finds themselves in second place. However, with the mid-season approaching its conclusion, they must swiftly address their performance issues to maintain their position, as the narrow point margin separates them from Alter Ego, Aura Fire, and Geek Fam in the standings.
