Michael Smith dethroned by Chris Dobey as Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson each win; The World Darts Championship runs all the way in which till the ultimate on January 3, 2024 – we’re again on Saturday at 12.30pm, dwell on Sky Sports activities Darts
By Raz Mirza at Alexandra Palace, London
Final Up to date: 30/12/23 1:00am
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A glance again one of the best of the motion from the night session of Day 12 of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace
A glance again one of the best of the motion from the night session of Day 12 of the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace
Michael Smith’s reign as World Darts Champion got here to an finish with an emphatic 4-0 whitewash by the hands of Chris Dobey on Friday night time at Alexandra Palace.
Smith, who claimed the Sid Waddell Trophy for the primary time in January, was humbled by ‘Hollywood’ with a 102.5 common and three ton-plus checkouts to assert an enormous win.
World Darts Championship: Friday Night Outcomes
Boris Krcmar 1-4 Gary Anderson (R3) Michael van Gerwen 4-0 Stephen Bunting (R4) Michael Smith 0-4 Chris Dobey (R4) Spotify As a result of your consent preferences, you’re not capable of view this Privateness Choices
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Dobey dumped out Smith after producing an distinctive efficiency on the Ally Pally stage
Dobey dumped out Smith after producing an distinctive efficiency on the Ally Pally stage
Dobey signalled his intent with a shocking 130 checkout to kick off proceedings, and after wrapping up set one, he doubled his lead after Smith missed a dart at tops to stage the competition.
The Bedlington star then moved a set away from glory with medical 100 and 87 combos, earlier than Smith struck again with a powerful 140 end to open set 4.
Nonetheless, Dobey was unfazed, following up a 14-dart break with back-to-back 12-darters to cap off one other imperious show.
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Watch all Dobey’s ton-plus finishes from his very good win over Smith
Watch all Dobey’s ton-plus finishes from his very good win over Smith
“Michael is a superb lad. I’ve bought on a regular basis on the earth for him, however there might solely be one winner and I am happy it was my night time tonight,” mentioned Dobey.
“I do not suppose anyone underestimates me; they know what I can do. I have been fairly constant on this competitors, and I am going all out. I wish to be the champion.”
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Michael van Gerwen was in bullish temper forward of his quarter-final conflict towards both Scott Williams or Damon Heta after thumping Stephen Bunting
Michael van Gerwen was in bullish temper forward of his quarter-final conflict towards both Scott Williams or Damon Heta after thumping Stephen Bunting
Three-time World Champion Michael van Gerwen whitewashed Stephen Bunting 4-0 with a 99.8 common and 9 180s to turn into the primary man by way of to the quarter-finals.
The Dutchman has received all 11 units he performed to this point within the match and 33 out of 45 legs with Damon Heta or Scott Williams set to problem him within the quarter-finals subsequent.
“There was positively hearth within the stomach. Everyone knows what Stephen Bunting can do. You need to present your finest recreation,” mentioned Van Gerwen.
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It wasn’t classic, however Gary Anderson ddid greater than sufficient to defeat Boris Krcmar and make the final 16 of the Worlds
It wasn’t classic, however Gary Anderson ddid greater than sufficient to defeat Boris Krcmar and make the final 16 of the Worlds
Two-time World Champion Gary Anderson placed on a convincing show because the Scot proved too robust for Boris Krcmar with a 4-1 demolition job.
‘The Flying Scotsman’ placed on the afterburners after shedding the primary set by profitable 12 out of subsequent 16 legs with a 99.3 common and 9 180s to arrange a gathering towards Brendan Dolan.
“When Boris received the primary set I believed this was going to be a battle,” admitted the 53-year-old.
“I bought it again to 1-1 and the following two units, the third set was tight however fourth set snug. The final set, I sort of had him.”
World Darts Championship: Friday Afternoon Outcomes
Damon Heta 4-3 Berry van Peer (R3) Jonny Clayton 4-2 Krzysztof Ratajski (R3) Jim Williams 1-4 Raymond van Barneveld (R3)
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Raymond van Barneveld says he is not apprehensive about going through anybody together with Luke Littler and believes he has the shape to beat him
Raymond van Barneveld says he is not apprehensive about going through anybody together with Luke Littler and believes he has the shape to beat him
Raymond van Barneveld arrange a mouth-watering conflict with teenage sensation Luke Littler after preventing by way of to the final 16 of the Worlds.
Van Barneveld was removed from at his finest however nonetheless beat Jim Williams 4-1 to safe a Saturday conflict with 16-year-old Littler, who was born 21 days after the Dutchman received the latest of his 5 world titles in 2007.
Van Barneveld instructed Sky Sports activities: “I’ll like to play Luke Littler. Once I was 16 I used to be enjoying with Lego and Playmobile, we did not have the web or no matter.
“This man is superb, and I’m wanting ahead a lot to that recreation. He’s a top quality participant and I am unable to wait to satisfy him tomorrow night time.”
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Forward of their last-16 assembly on the Alexandra Palace, Littler proves he is at all times been a fan of Van Barneveld! Credit score:@LukeTheNuke180
Forward of their last-16 assembly on the Alexandra Palace, Littler proves he is at all times been a fan of Van Barneveld! Credit score:@LukeTheNuke180
Littler, the world youth champion, is the youngest participant to succeed in the final 16 after reeling off three spectacular victories, together with averaging over 106 in his first spherical win over Christian Kist.
Jonny Clayton joined Van Barneveld within the final 16 as he noticed off Poland’s Krzysztof Ratajski 4-2, whereas Australia’s Damon Heta edged to a 4-3 win over Dutchman Berry van Peer.
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Damon Heta sealed a shocking 4-3 victory over Berry van Peer by taking out this epic 151 checkout
Damon Heta sealed a shocking 4-3 victory over Berry van Peer by taking out this epic 151 checkout
What’s occurring on Saturday on the World Darts Championship?
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Raymond van Barneveld says he is not apprehensive about going through anybody together with Luke Littler and believes he has the shape to beat him
Raymond van Barneveld says he is not apprehensive about going through anybody together with Luke Littler and believes he has the shape to beat him
The fourth spherical will conclude with Scott Williams and Dave Chisnall in motion, whereas 2018 World Champion Rob Cross takes on ‘The Ferret’ Jonny Clayton.
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World Darts Championship: Saturday Afternoon Fixtures
Scott Williams vs Damon Heta Daryl Gurney vs Dave Chisnall Rob Cross vs Jonny Clayton
On Saturday night, five-time World Champion Raymond van Barneveld faces teenage sensation Luke Littler with Luke Humphries up towards ‘The Rockstar’ Joe Cullen.
The quarter-finals, semi-finals and last happen from January 1-3.
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World Darts Championship: Saturday Night Fixtures
Brendan Dolan vs Gary Anderson Raymond van Barneveld vs Luke Littler Luke Humphries vs Joe Cullen
The game’s greatest occasion sees the remaining gamers compete for the Sid Waddell Trophy and £2.5m in prize cash at Alexandra Palace. You may watch all of the motion dwell on our devoted Sky Sports activities Darts channel.
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