PKL Fall 2025: TNT Breaks Through; Elevate, Blacklist Dominate
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PKL Fall 2025: TNT Breaks Through; Elevate, Blacklist Dominate
MAKATI — Week 2 Day 3 of the Philippines Kings League Fall Split 2025 turned into a showcase of redemption, control, and consistency at Shooting Gallery Studios on Sunday, September 7.
TNT Tropang Alab finally broke their 17-match losing streak with a reverse sweep over Barcode, Elevate overwhelmed Team Flash PH with a clean sweep, and Blacklist International extended their unbeaten run while handing WETRND Esports their first loss of the split.
TNT Ends 17-Match Drought with Reverse Sweep
Tropang Alab shocked Barcode Esports in a dramatic three-game thriller, finally snapping their long drought of winning.
Barcode looked sharp in the opener as VVV’s Arli put up a strong 5/1/3 KDA to earn MVP honors. Yato’s Nuwa stole the spotlight with a triple kill at 12:55, setting up the squad for a 13-minute finish to draw first blood.
But TNT refused to bow down in Game 2. Despite being on the ropes, Kirvsu’s Aoyin (2/1/4 KDA) found the opening TNT needed, sneaking through the bottom lane for a clutch backdoor push at 16:15.
The risky maneuver forced the series into a deciding Game 3 and gave TNT the momentum they desperately sought. In the decider, TNT came alive behind Impressive’s with a 0/14/10 stat line while absorbing a massive 40.8% of the damage.
The pivotal moment came at 15:40 when TNT wiped out the entire Barcode squad in a jungle clash. Riding that momentum, TNT stormed into the base and closed out the series, finally ending their 17-match drought with an emotional victory.
Elevate Shows No Mercy Against Flash
Elevate continued their rise with a commanding 2-0 sweep of Team Flash PH, leaving no doubts about their growing form.
Azar’s Lady Sun was unstoppable in Game 1, racking up an 8/1/1 KDA as Elevate dictated the tempo from the start. A decisive tower dive into Team Flash’s crystal base at 11:40 sealed the opening win in a lopsided 12–3 finish.
The dominance carried over into Game 2. Haru’s Agudo took center stage with a 2/1/9 MVP outing, orchestrating plays that left Team Flash suffocated and unable to contest objectives. Elevate’s aggressive rotations choked their opponents into submission, forcing them to fight from behind all throughout the game.
Three Elevate players turned in flawless scorelines in the clincher — Ivalice’s Yuhuan (4/0/7), Azar’s Di Renjie (5/0/5), and Migss’ Sakeer (1/0/10). The trio’s perfect games highlighted just how one-sided the affair was. With an 11K gold lead by 16:05, Elevate closed out the match in dominant fashion, showing they are serious contenders in the split.
Blacklist Stays Perfect, Hands WETRND First Loss
Blacklist International stood tall against fellow unbeaten squad WETRND Esports, handing them their first defeat of the season while preserving their own flawless record.
Goldenk1te’s Lady Sun led the charge in Game 1 with a stellar 6/1/5 KDA, punishing WETRND’s missteps in a decisive top-lane clash at 13:15. With Chammy1’s Biron (2/1/7) providing steady support, Blacklist broke through the defenses and secured the opener.
Game 2 saw Blacklist continue their momentum with Chammy1 this time shining as Mayene. His 5/0/3 MVP performance anchored Blacklist’s early advantage as they built up a 4K gold lead.
WETRND attempted to turn the tide with Aaron’s Mai Shiranui in a desperate jungle fight, but the gamble only backfired. Blacklist capitalized on the failed engage, wiping out four WETRND players and leaving only Darrfinn’s Chano to defend a crumbling base. Without enough resistance, Blacklist stormed forward to finish the sweep.
Standings Tighten After Week 2
Blacklist International remains on top with a perfect 4–0 record, standing as the only undefeated team in the split.
WETRND Esports drops to second place at 3–1 after absorbing their first loss, while Elevate climbs the table with the same 3–1 record following their sweep of Team Flash PH.
ACT Esports Club and Boom Esports hold steady in the middle pack with 2–2 slates as they continue to battle for playoff positioning.
Barcode Esports falls further down at 1–3 after their defeat to TNT, while Tropang Alab also improves to 1–3, finally escaping the cellar with their breakthrough win.
Team Flash PH remains at the bottom, still winless with a 0–4 record after another tough week.
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