Kha Y Tran On January 23, 2026, during the LPL Split 1 2026 Group Stage, EDward Gaming (EDG) delivered an impressive performance against ThunderTalk Gaming (TT). The teams played a Best of 3 (Bo3) series, and EDG claimed a 2–1 victory, which strengthened their position in the Perseverance Group.
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Draft & Ban/Pick Analysis
First of all, EDG built a teamfight-oriented composition with strong engage tools and reliable protection for their AD carry. They prioritized mid lane and jungle champions who could control the pace of the game. Moreover, EDG chose a late-game ADC as their main damage source. As a result, they gained control in the mid game and became very hard to beat in 5v5 fights.
At the same time, EDG targeted TT’s comfort picks in the top lane and jungle, especially champions with early snowball potential. Therefore, they forced TT into a slower style, where EDG’s macro play and experience clearly gave them the edge.
In contrast, TT drafted a lineup with strong early damage and pick-off tools. They relied on lane pressure and small skirmishes. Because of this, TT looked very strong in Game 1 and used their early momentum effectively.
However, TT lacked reliable late-game protection, and their draft depended heavily on gaining an early lead. Consequently, once they failed to snowball, EDG broke their setup apart through superior teamfighting.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Game 1 – TT Create an Upset
TT entered the series with confidence and immediately took control. They played aggressively, secured early objectives, and defeated EDG 25–19. As a result, they surprised everyone and took a 1–0 lead.
Game 2 – EDG Strike Back
In Game 2, EDG adjusted their approach and played with better coordination. They controlled objectives, caught TT out of position, and dominated the map. Consequently, EDG crushed TT 20–8 and tied the series 1–1.
Game 3 – EDG Close It Out
In the decisive game, EDG kept up the pressure and executed cleaner teamfights. Meanwhile, TT struggled to find good engages. Therefore, EDG secured an 18–10 win and closed out the series 2–1.
Key Highlights of the Match
TT surprised everyone by winning Game 1 thanks to their powerful early-game snowball. However, EDG quickly adjusted their draft and playstyle, controlled objectives better, and won the next two games through superior teamfighting. In the end, EDG completed the comeback with a 2–1 win over TT, proving their resilience and adaptability in the LPL 2026 meta.
Conclusion
The EDG vs TT match on January 23, 2026 was one of the most exciting Bo3 series of the LPL Split 1 2026, full of unexpected twists and strategic depth. EDG showed the mentality of a top team by bouncing back after losing the first game and claiming a 2–1 victory, an important result for their journey in this year’s LPL season.
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