For much of the summer split, CLG was a dominating force. Aphromoo and Sixxay performed as a near unstoppable duo, Huhi outperformed and surprised mid laners left and right, and Darshan was used as a split pushing machine.

But this series saw their fall. Whether it was their new jungler, the jitters that they seemed to have in quarterfinals, or something else, CLG was off their usual game, and unfortunately for them, IMT was not.

The true star of IMT’s lineup came out in the drafting phase. CLG chose a combo they have had remarkable success with in Rakan Xayah, but a quick and intelligent counter to that is Alistar. When Rakan engages, Alistar meets him. When Rakan tries to dive a carry, Alistar smashes them into the air or head butts them away. It is the perfect counter against this duo, and Olleh played it remarkably.

This counter-pick led to a crushing lane victory against CLG and saved IMT many times in the incredibly close matches that came from CLG.