Southeast Asian (SEA) Dota 2 team Blacklist International etched their name into the annals of gaming history with a record-breaking comeback against Invictus Gaming at Bali Major 2023. This heart-stopping match showcased Blacklist International's resilience and determination, securing their spot in the playoffs and leaving fans in awe.

Raven with the hero backdoor play to mount a comeback win against a 49k gold lead, with the help of Kuku and clutch TP cancels from Karl 💪

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— BLACKLIST INTERNATIONAL 👑 (@BLACKLISTINTL) July 3, 2023

 Blacklist International Makes a Golden Deficit Comeback at Bali Major 2023

The group stages of the Bali Major were fraught with challenges for SEA teams, as all three struggled to find their footing, languishing at the bottom of their respective groups. However, as the tournament progressed, Blacklist International and Bleed Esports managed to keep their hopes alive, while only Execration faced elimination.

It was during the clash between Blacklist International and Invictus Gaming that the Dota 2 world witnessed something extraordinary. The SEA team, faced with a staggering 48,990 net worth deficit, refused to back down. Teleporting into the opponent's base, they strategically focused on the buildings and the Ancient, eventually securing an unlikely victory. This astonishing display of skill and perseverance marked the biggest LAN comeback in terms of net worth since the introduction of Source 2 in September 2015.

Noxville, a renowned Dota 2 statistician, took to Twitter to highlight the significance of this feat. Blacklist International's extraordinary comeback surpassed previous records set by Liquid against Vici at Epicenter 2019 and Nigma against RNG at Bukovel Minor 2020. The team's tenacity and ability to overcome such overwhelming odds will forever be etched in Dota 2's history books.

Blacklist make the biggest LAN comeback (in terms of networth) in Source 2 (since ~Sep 2015) but likely ever.

They were behind by ~48990 networth (incidentally, right as the game ended).

#2 is Liquid > Vici (Epicenter '19) ~42.6k
#3 is Nigma > RNG (Bukovel Minor '20) ~41.5k

— Ben Steenhuisen (@Noxville) July 3, 2023

Blacklist International’s Comeback Keeps Its Hope Alive in Bali Major 2023

Not only did this extraordinary triumph solidify Blacklist International's place in the record books, but it also propelled them into tiebreakers for a coveted playoff spot. Tied with Shopify Rebellion for 6th place in Group A, the upcoming tiebreaker match would decide which team would proceed to the playoffs and which would face elimination. The stakes were undeniably high, with both teams giving their all to seize this golden opportunity.

As fans eagerly anticipated the tiebreaker match, the memory of Blacklist International's historic comeback against Invictus Gaming resonated deeply. The Bali Major 2023 had already witnessed other unforgettable moments, such as the epic 2-hour and 16-minute clash between Quest Esports and Gaimin Gladiators. As the first Valve Dota 2 event in Indonesia, the hopes and dreams of SEA fans hinged on their regional teams' success.

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Now, Blacklist International stood on the precipice of glory, preparing to battle against Shopify Rebellion in the tiebreaker match. Their remarkable journey had captivated audiences worldwide, reminding us all that in the world of esports, anything is possible. As the Bali Major continued to unfold, fans eagerly awaited the outcome of this monumental clash, hoping for Blacklist International to rise triumphant and forge their path towards Dota 2 greatness.