Team Vitality reclaimed their throne at the MLBB Women’s Invitational during the 2025 Esports World Cup, delivering a flawless performance that cemented their status as the Queens of Mobile Legends Bang Bang esports.
The Indonesian squad swept Gaimin Gladiators 4-0 in the Grand Finals, making history as the first team to achieve a 100% win rate at an international MLBB women’s tournament where they went undefeated throughout the event.
The lineup featured Cindy “Cinny” Siswanto (Mid Laner), Michelle “Chell” Siswanto (Gold Laner), Sherly “BOBABAE” Sindra (Substitute), Venny “Fumi Eko” Lim, and Vivi “Vivian” Indrawaty.
The rise of queens: Team Vitality at MWI 2025, Esports World Cup
The victory earned Team Vitality the largest share of the US$500,000 prize pool, with the Queens taking home US$150,000. Mid Laner Cinny was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Grand Finals, receiving an additional US$10,000.
This win marks VIT’s third MWI title and completes their comeback arc, solidifying their legacy after last year’s setback. In 2024, the team fell short in the Grand Finals, losing both their crown and a 24-match win streak dating back to 2021.
The loss came amid personal tragedy, as sisters Cinny and Chell had just lost their grandfather days before the tournament. Their resilience to compete through grief was highlighted in the Amazon Prime documentary series, Level Up, which chronicles the highs and lows of professional gaming.
Since then, VIT has won every major MLBB women’s tournament, underscoring their dominance and the growing strength of women in esports.
Team Vitality continue to champion representation in competitive gaming. Last year, Vivian made history as the first MLBB women’s athlete featured at The Sphere in Las Vegas, spotlighting female talent on a global stage. The team’s international appearances go beyond personal achievement, inspiring the next generation of women in esports.
In a post-match press conference, Vivian addressed aspiring female gamers. “Here’s a message from us to all the girls and women out there who dream of becoming esports athletes. It’s not going to be the same for us as it is for men,” she said.
“Many male gamers still underestimate us and think women can’t play at the same level. All of us faced struggles in the beginning, but we pushed through by refusing to give up and constantly improving ourselves. The best piece of advice I can give is this: believe in yourself and focus on becoming better. The results will come!” she added.
With 468,976 peak concurrent viewers, this year’s MWI became the most-watched edition in the tournament’s history, according to Esports Charts. The event also set new records across all viewership metrics, including 3,723,251 hours watched and an average of 109,240 concurrent viewers, highlighting the growing recognition and support for women’s esports.
MWI at EWC 25 will be remembered as a tournament full of breakthroughs. Dark horse team Gaimin Gladiators stunned the world by becoming the first North American team to reach an MWI Grand Finals. After an early 0–2 setback, the squad bounced back to secure the runners-up title, USD 90,000 in prize money, and a place in MWI history.
Myanmar’s Terror Queens claimed the third-place spot after a decisive 3-0 victory over Team Liquid, marking the country’s highest placement yet on the international MLBB women’s stage.
Competing on the world’s largest stage for women’s esports, these athletes showcased their skill and determination, demonstrating the limitless potential of women in competitive gaming. With new contenders rising, MWI continues to serve as a platform that inspires and empowers the next generation of female esports talent.
