Anti-Mage + Batrider

Why this works

Losing control of the map early is the main risk here, since the two heroes operate on opposite timetables. Batrider wants to force fights and secure kills with Flaming Lasso as soon as he gets his core items. He creates opportunities that require immediate, high-damage follow-up from his team. Anti-Mage is the opposite; he needs to avoid fights completely to farm his Battle Fury and other items. This means when Batrider finds a perfect initiation, his main carry is often on the other side of the map, unable to contribute any damage. A good Lasso goes to waste and the enemy gets to reset.

As the game develops, this forces the rest of the team into a difficult position. They have to play defensively and try to stall for a hero who offers very little early game presence. The enemy team can recognize this and will often group up to push towers or take Roshan, knowing Anti-Mage can't join the defense. While Batrider can be a nuisance, he can't stop a coordinated push by himself. The game becomes a desperate attempt to survive until Anti-Mage is ready, a task made much harder by the draft itself.