In a thrilling day of semifinals at the 2024 Honor of Kings Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia’s Dominator Esports secured their spot in the Grand Finals, setting up a rematch against Malaysia’s Black Shrew Esports in what promises to be an electrifying championship battle.

The Upper Bracket Final saw Black Shrew Esports demonstrate their dominance with a convincing 3-1 victory over Dominator Esports, earning them the first Grand Finals berth. However, Dominator Esports, the tournament’s sole Indonesian representative, showed remarkable resilience in their Lower Bracket run.

In the Lower Bracket Semifinals, an all-Malaysian clash between Team Secret and Nova Esports went down to the wire, with Team Secret emerging victorious in a nail-biting 3-2 series. The Lower Bracket Final then witnessed Dominator Esports rallying in front of their home crowd, defeating Team Secret 3-2 to earn their second chance at Black Shrew Esports in the Grand Finals.

Malaysian teams have notably dominated the tournament’s knockout stage, making Dominator Esports’ achievement as the host country’s representative even more significant. Their path to the finals, particularly through the lower bracket, has showcased their determination to claim the championship on home soil.

The Grand Final will determine whether Dominator Esports can avenge their earlier defeat against Black Shrew Esports and secure a historic victory for Indonesia, or if the Malaysian powerhouse will maintain their tournament dominance and claim the 2024 Honor of Kings World Championship title.