Kha Y Tran On January 31, 2026, Invictus Gaming (IG) faced Bilibili Gaming (BLG) in the LPL Cup 2026 group stage. From the very beginning, the series was one-sided. As a result, BLG won 2–0 in dominant fashion. Overall, the match once again showed BLG’s strength in the LPL.
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Overall Draft (Ban/Pick) Assessment
BLG’s draft showed a clear plan. They wanted strong teamfights and good control of objectives. Their lineup was easy to execute.
BLG picked:
- Tanky champions for the frontline
- Mid and ADC champions with steady damage
- A support that could start fights or protect carries
This made BLG’s team easy to play and low risk. IG chose a different style. Their draft relied heavily on individual skill. They had few tools to start fights.
IG picked champions that are strong in side lanes and early fights. However, their team was weak in 5v5 battles. They had no solid frontline and no clear engage. Because of this, they had to win lanes early. When that did not happen, they had no backup plan.
Detailed Match Progression
Game 1: BLG Dominate IG
From the opening minutes, the game tilted heavily in BLG’s favor. BLG gained an early advantage in the top lane and efficiently secured major objectives such as Dragons and the Rift Herald, setting up favorable teamfights.
IG tried to fight back, but their scattered skirmishes had little impact, as BLG consistently arrived first and won the full team engagements.
BLG dominated map control and kill pressure. By the mid-game, the kill score heavily favored BLG at 22–8.
Viper and Knight stood out as the main damage dealers and carried BLG’s teamfights.
Game 2: IG Resist, But BLG Close It Out
In the second game, IG showed signs of improvement, but BLG continued to play proactively and flexibly. BLG took early leads in lane phase, especially in mid and bot, building early gold and experience advantages.
BLG stayed ahead in objective control throughout the game, especially with Dragons and first turrets. Although fights were more competitive, BLG consistently maintained the upper hand through superior coordination and by capitalizing on IG’s mistakes.
Knight once again shined with excellent mechanical plays, allowing BLG to hold their lead all the way to the end.
BLG won Game 2 and secured the series 2–0.
Key Highlights of the Match
- BLG’s coordinated rotations, strong vision control, and superior objective setups slowly choked IG out of both games.
- IG fell behind in farm speed, counter-ganks, and teamfighting in both games, forcing them into a defensive posture with very few comeback opportunities.
- BLG’s mid laner Knight remained the standout player, making a huge impact in every major teamfight.
Conclusion
The 2–0 victory over IG marks another important win for BLG in the LPL 2026 group stage, strengthening their position among the top contenders and keeping their hopes alive for a deep run in the tournament.
On the other hand, IG will need to re-evaluate their weaknesses in teamfighting and macro decision-making if they want better results in the upcoming weeks.
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