After knowing that the MSC 2023 playoffs would be drawn by Mas Aji (EVOS Legends manager), there was concern that there would be an "Indopride duel" in the playoffs. This is only happening because ONIC Esports is the group C champion, while EVOS Legends is the group B runner-up.

The nightmare finally comes true. In the knockout stage drawing conducted yesterday (13/6) after the group stage matches were completed, ONIC Esports and EVOS Legends will officially face each other.

This fact certainly makes the dreams of Indonesian fans to be able to witness the All-Indonesian Final dashed. With this result, it is certain that only one Indonesian representative will meet each other in the early rounds of the playoffs, so it is certainly bad news for SONIC and EVOS Fams.

The bad news doesn't stop there. The bracket occupied by ONIC Esports and EVOS Legends is also very tough. Whoever wins this match will face a very strong team between ECHO and Todak.

From this bracket, Blacklist International is certainly the most favored team to qualify for the Grand Final. However, anything can happen in the future.

The draw is automatically favorable for the non-seeded teams. Most of the underdogs will be in the left bracket, with RSG SG taking on Burn X Flash, and Fire Flux Impunity taking on Blacklist International.

In conclusion, the draw seems to favor Blacklist International, while it's tough for the two Indonesian teams to meet in the early phase.

Well, will the Indonesian team be able to step up to become MSC 2023 champions? Let's just wait for the playoff to begin!