The scale tipped last minute in favor of BOOM Esports.
After several heartbreaks, BOOM Esports finally made a massive comeback as the resurging SEA powerhouse claimed the last ticket to The International 2025, outlasting Flipster Talon in a nerve-wracking 2-1 series.
Led by veteran Timothy “TIMS” Randrup, BOOM Esports waded through a wavy route, dropping their first match in the upper bracket against Team Nemesis in a close 2-1 series.
From there, BOOM clawed their way through the lower bracket finals, winning two series with 2-1 scorelines and securing a clean 2-0 sweep against Ivory — all en route to their do-or-die clash against Flipster Talon.
Series Recap: The Winning Run of BOOM Esports
The opening game of the series was a statement win for BOOM Esports, dominating the killboard 36-16. The match was single-handedly carried by Laotian star Souliya “JaCkkY” Khoomphetsavong, who posted a monstrous 20-1-8 KDA. On the other side, Flipster Talon’s carry, Nuengnara “23savage” Teeramahanon, struggled mightily with a rough 0-8-8 finish.
Refusing to fold, Flipster Talon clapped back in game two, notching a faster victory and tying the series in just 36 minutes. Topping the 29-18 scoreboard, midlane superstar Rafli “Mikoto” Fathur Rahman and offlaner Chung “Ws`” Wei Shen combined for impressive 11-1-16 and 12-4-13 KDAs, carrying their team to a much-needed equalizer.
The deciding game turned into a seesaw battle, dragging the fight out to 47 minutes. BOOM Esports’ final draft pick proved to be the series clincher — locking in a Razor for JaCkkY, a decision that outdrafted Flipster Talon and shifted the momentum. Despite Flipster Talon tipping the scales with gold leads throughout the match, BOOM’s discipline and JaCkkY’s flawless 12-0-9 performance ultimately sealed the deal.
BOOM Esports Roster
- JaCkkY — Souliya Khoomphetsavong (Laos)
- Armel — Armel Paul Tabios (Philippines)
- Jabz — Anucha Jirawong (Thailand)
- TIMS (Captain) — Timothy Randrup (Philippines)
- Jaunuel — Jaunuel Arcilla (Philippines)
With this hard-fought victory, BOOM Esports now turns their focus to The International 2025 in Hamburg, Germany. The SEA squad will join fellow regional representative Team Nemesis, who earlier secured their TI berth by also taking down Flipster Talon in a tense 2-1 series.
