At the end of this sublime, inconceivable, mind-blowing final, Turnso Gaming (TS) players wore an impish look as if they were also unable to work out what had just happened.

No team had ever come back from a 0-3 deficit in the history of the World Champion Cup. That is until TS pulled it off on a frenzied, nerve-shredding night at the Beijing Cadillac Center, shocking Dynamite Gaming (DYG) and writing themselves into e-sports lore on Sunday.

Few had given TS even a glimmer of hope when DYG was on the brink of clinching the coveted trophy in the clash of Honor of Kings after dominating the first three sets with a frenetic pace of control and a magnificent team display. 

However, TS would not be denied a second world title in such a one-sided fashion. Somehow, they managed to shake off their lethargy and conjured up four wins in a row and emerged triumphant with a 4-3 turnaround.

For TS, this was a spectacular performance, of not just audacity but gaming excellence. Adou, Nuan Yang, Shi Jiu and Co. sensed the anxiety flooding through their opponents when DYG came within touching distance of a world title. 

Coming under pressure to deliver, TS players were ferocious and aggressive, swarming all over DYG, allowing them no time on the attack, and precious little time to think. They pounced on errors, launched a series of onslaughts and ultimately clawed their way back into the thrilling encounter.

The epic comeback could provide a timely fillip to hosts of e-sports events, including a business conference and an exhibition, to be held in Beijing as the Chinese capital is shifting gears to get back to normal after bringing its latest COVID-19 outbreak under control.