Raymond van Barneveld recorded his lowest-ever common on the PDC ProTour in a 6-1 defeat to Owen Bates within the second spherical of Gamers Championship Two on Tuesday.
The five-time world champion suffered a crushing defeat to Bates in spherical two, averaging a mere 69.39 within the course of.
The legendary Dutchman did common 65.86 in a match in opposition to Martin Adams again in 2020, however that is his lowest recorded on the PDC circuit.
Nijman denies Worth in epic closing in Hildesheim
Wessel Nijman defied a heroic efficiency from Gerwyn Worth to clinch his fourth PDC rating title in Hildesheim.
Worth and Nijman have been the highest two performers within the 2025 Gamers Championship rankings, they usually reaffirmed their credentials on a staggering day of motion at Halle 39.
Nonetheless, it was Nijman who scooped the £15,000 high prize, defying a 107.41 common from Worth to triumph in a compelling deciding-leg shoot-out.
The rising Dutchman landed a trio of 14-darters to determine an early 3-1 lead, just for Worth – aided by a 144 checkout in leg six – to revive parity at three apiece.
Worth then adopted up an 11-darter in leg 10 with a luxurious 121 checkout on the bull to guide 6-5, however his benefit was short-lived, as Nijman hit again with a 12-dart break to degree at 6-6.
The pair then traded snug holds of throw to arrange an exhilarating finale, though the benefit of throw proved pivotal for Nijman, who backed up an outstanding 171 with a medical 94 end to prevail.
“To win a final like this, when Gerwyn pushes you to the limit, it means a lot,” insisted Nijman, who averaged 102.78 in sealing a memorable victory.
“I am really happy with the way I played today. I’m getting close to the top 24 now but I want to improve a lot.
“I wish to be within the high 16 and I wish to enhance within the large video games.
“I’ve said it before in Dutch television interviews; you cannot be playing like this on the floor without it happening on the big stages.
“I am not likely apprehensive about not acting on the massive stage; I believe it is only a matter of time.”
Worth registered an astonishing event common of 105.69 throughout his seven matches, that includes the 2 highest averages of the afternoon.
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The second Michael van Gerwen defeated Gian van Veen to win the opening night time of the 2026 Premier League Darts
The fireworks started in his final 16 conflict in opposition to Luke Woodhouse, as he averaged 111.14 to arrange a showdown in opposition to his nice rival Michael van Gerwen.
Worth, remarkably, was even higher in opposition to the Dutch celebrity, averaging 117.12 to finish a nine-minute whitewash, that includes legs of 14, 11, 12, 11, 15 and 14 darts.
The Welshman later averaged north of 104 in his 7-4 success in opposition to Krzysztof Ratajski within the semi-finals, solely to fall agonisingly brief within the closing on the expense of a nerveless Nijman.
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Gerwyn Worth made a daring prediction forward of the 2026 Premier League
Monday’s champion James Wade was edged out in a last-leg decider by Dave Chisnall in spherical three, whereas European Champion Gian van Veen and two-time world champion Peter Wright have been among the many high-profile opening-round casualties on German soil.
Elsewhere, James Hurrell and Gabriel Clemens added their names to the nine-dart roll of honour, attaining perfection in opposition to Maik Kuivenhoven and Madars Razma respectively.
2026 Gamers Championship Two outcomes
Tuesday February 10 – Halle 39, Hildesheim
Final 16
Gerwyn Worth 6-4 Luke Woodhouse
Michael van Gerwen 6-5 James Hurrell
Danny Noppert 6-2 Gabriel Clemens
Krzysztof Ratajski 6-2 Mario Vandenbogaerde
Ryan Searle 6-4 Kevin Doets
Dave Chisnall 6-3 Daryl Gurney
Wessel Nijman 6-4 Tommy Morris
Carl Sneyd 6-5 Ritchie Edhouse
Quarter-Finals
Gerwyn Worth 6-0 Michael van Gerwen
Krzysztof Ratajski 6-2 Danny Noppert
Ryan Searle 6-1 Dave Chisnall
Wessel Nijman 6-2 Carl Sneyd
Semi-Finals
Gerwyn Worth 7-4 Krzysztof Ratajski
Wessel Nijman 7-2 Ryan Searle
Ultimate
Wessel Nijman 8-7 Gerwyn Worth
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