The $25 Million Miracle

If there’s one championship that will go down in esports history, it’s The International 2018, where OG pulled off one of the most insane underdog victories ever seen in Dota 2. This wasn’t just about winning a trophy—it was about a team defying all the odds, overcoming personal struggles, and taking home a whopping $11 million as part of the $25 million prize pool.

OG wasn’t even supposed to be there. Before the tournament, the team was in shambles—two of their star players had left just weeks before, leaving them scrambling to find replacements. With only a short time to rebuild and qualify, they were seen as complete outsiders. But what happened next became legendary.

Led by N0tail and a freshly recruited Topson, OG made it through the lower brackets, knocking out fan-favorites and crushing high-seeded teams. The final was a best-of-five showdown against the Chinese powerhouse PSG.LGD. After going down two games to one, OG pulled off an incredible comeback, winning the last two games with nail-biting plays that had every Dota fan on the edge of their seat.

It wasn’t just a victory—it was a miracle. OG’s run at The International 2018 is still one of the greatest stories in esports history, showing that no matter how much the odds are stacked against you, anything can happen on the biggest stage.