Belgian No 1 Mike De Decker arrange blockbuster encounter in opposition to world No 1 Luke Littler on the SUPERBET Poland Darts Masters as Krzysztof Ratajski delivered on house soil.
De Decker battled previous European Tour debutant Marvin Kraft to create an interesting contest in opposition to Littler on Saturday night.
Ratajski will tackle world No 2 Luke Humphries after marking his return to house soil with victory in Krakow.
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Highlights of the semi-final sport between Littler and Jonny Clayton on Evening Three of the Premier League in Glasgow
The PDC European Tour’s first go to to Poland noticed Ratajski take centre stage on Day One on the EXPO, courtesy of a scientific 6-3 victory over former Grand Slam of Darts semi-finalist Mickey Mansell.
Ratajski – roared on by a partisan house crowd – defied a median of virtually 99 from Mansell to progress, producing a usually environment friendly show to arrange a blockbuster conflict with Humphries.
“This was one of the most valuable wins in my career, for sure,” stated Ratajski, a World Championship quarter-finalist.
“I used to be very nervous tonight. The expectation was excessive, however I performed my sport and I am actually joyful I received for this nice crowd.
“Of course I want to win [against Humphries]. This will be something special, but I will prepare like I always do for every game.”
Andrew Gilding produced the efficiency of the day in Krakow, reeling off six consecutive legs from 3-0 adrift to stun Sweden’s No 1 Jeffrey de Graaf with a 106.55 common.
Gilding will now tackle Dutch No 1 Gian van Veen in spherical two.
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The second Gian van Veen defeated Littler within the quarter-finals of the Premier League Darts in Newcastle
Wessel Nijman will go face to face with Gary Anderson in one among Saturday’s standout ties, after the Dutchman maintained his brilliant begin to 2026 with a 6-3 victory in opposition to Thomas Beautiful.
Nevertheless, Dirk van Duijvenbode’s late flurry in opposition to Adam Gawlas got here in useless, because the Czech teen prevailed by the identical scoreline to guide a tie in opposition to Premier League chief Jonny Clayton.
There was a continental flavour to Friday’s motion, as Spanish star Cristo Reyes landed six 180s and pinned 60 per cent of his makes an attempt at double to dump out Niko Springer on his European Tour return.
Croatia’s Boris Krcmar, in the meantime, averaged 102.44 to disclaim a powerful Ryan Joyce and transfer via to a conflict with German No 1 Martin Schindler.
Cameron Menzies and James Wade will even collide for a spot within the final 16, after the Scot crashed in 9 180s to finish a 6-4 success in opposition to former European champion Ritchie Edhouse.
Darryl Pilgrim claimed the scalp of a profligate Dave Chisnall to arrange a showdown in opposition to Nathan Aspinall, whereas Luke Woodhouse ran out a convincing 6-2 winner in opposition to Carl Sneyd.
2026 SUPERBET Poland Darts Open
Friday February 20
Spherical One
Afternoon Session
Cameron Menzies 6-4 Ritchie Edhouse
William O’Connor 6-4 Andreas Harrysson
Boris Krcmar 6-3 Ryan Joyce
Luke Woodhouse 6-2 Carl Sneyd
Niels Zonneveld 6-2 Piotr Maciejczak
Andrew Gilding 6-3 Jeffrey de Graaf
Jermaine Wattimena 6-4 Miroslaw Grudziecki
Darryl Pilgrim 6-4 Dave Chisnall
Night Session
Wessel Nijman 6-3 Thomas Beautiful
Daryl Gurney 6-1 Dawid Robak
Connor Scutt 6-4 Damon Heta
Krzysztof Ratajski 6-3 Mickey Mansell
Adam Gawlas 6-3 Dirk van Duijvenbode
Cristo Reyes 6-3 Niko Springer
Joe Cullen 6-2 Krzysztof Kciuk
Mike De Decker 6-4 Marvin Kraft
Saturday February 21
Spherical Two
Afternoon Session (12pm)
Martin Schindler v Boris Krcmar
Chris Dobey v Connor Scutt
Nathan Aspinall v Darryl Pilgrim
Danny Noppert v Jermaine Wattimena
Gary Anderson v Wessel Nijman
James Wade v Cameron Menzies
Ross Smith v Daryl Gurney
Ryan Searle v Cristo Reyes
Night Session (6pm)
Josh Rock v William O’Connor
Jonny Clayton v Adam Gawlas
Michael Smith v Joe Cullen
Luke Littler v Mike De Decker
Callan Rydz v Luke Woodhouse
Luke Humphries v Krzysztof Ratajski
Stephen Bunting v Niels Zonneveld
Gian van Veen v Andrew Gilding
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