Yakutou Brothers Brothers Defeat Nigma Galaxy 2:1 at The International 2025

On September 5, 2025, during the group stage of The International 2025, Yakult's Brothers faced Nigma Galaxy in a Best-of-3 series. After a closely contested match, Yakult's Brothers secured a 2:1 victory, showcasing adaptability and strong team coordination.

Match Progress

Nigma Galaxy took the first map with a 28:11 win, powered by strong performances from SumaiL and Ghost, who dominated their lanes. Effective team coordination and map control allowed Nigma Galaxy to seize the initiative early, leaving Yakult's Brothers struggling to respond.

Yakult's Brothers bounced back on the second map, winning 28:9. flyfly and Emo displayed excellent synergy, applying heavy lane pressure, while BoBoKa and Oli provided crucial support, controlling the map and creating opportunities for their carries. Nigma Galaxy were unable to adapt to their opponents’ strategy, resulting in a decisive loss.

On the third and final map, Yakult's Brothers mounted an impressive comeback despite being behind by nearly 30k gold, but ultimately Nigma Galaxy won 38:33. Beyond and Emo led coordinated efforts to contest objectives and execute teamfights, while flyfly and Oli provided strong support, though it was not enough to overturn Nigma Galaxy’s advantage.

The International 2025 is the most prestigious tournament in the Dota 2 discipline, organized by Valve. The initial prize pool of The International is set at $1,600,000 USD, with the rest being raised through in-game transactions.