We have got pundit Mark Webster to choose the matches you merely can’t miss on the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, together with Beau Greaves and Fallon Sherrock.
This 12 months’s match has thrown up some intriguing contests following the draw for the largest and best-ever Worlds on report.
Following the growth of this 12 months’s £5m match, spherical one will happen throughout 9 days of motion from December 11-19, as all 128 gamers characteristic in a festive feast of darts at London’s Alexandra Palace.
Spherical One has thrown up some stupendous matches, so we have requested our very personal star and former Lakeside champion, ‘Webby’, to speak us by way of probably the most unmissable clashes.
Ricky Evans vs Man Lok Leung – Friday, December 12 from 7pm
This can be an ideal sport – a great tempo. I just like the look of this match, however these are the video games that Ricky has bought to start out successful.
He will get up for a giant sport however it’s discovering that consistency. He does appear to seek out his kind on the Worlds so I am tipping Ricky to come back by way of this one.
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Check out a few of Ricky Evans’ finest and funniest moments on the World Darts Championship
Gian van Veen vs Cristo Reyes – Friday, December 12 from 7pm
Gian van Veen gained the European Championship in Dortmund
I actually like this sport only for the story! Nice to see Cristo again… I like gamers who dig themselves out of holes and are available again.
Gian has by no means gained a sport on the Ally Pally stage however I believe that modifications this 12 months and I believe he might have a deep run.
He is gained a serious now however it could be good to see him on the back-end of the Worlds.
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Highlights of a STUNNING World Grand Prix contest between Luke Littler and Gian van Veen
Andrew Gilding vs Cam Crabtree – Saturday, December 13 from 12.30pm
Andrew Gilding is a former UK Open winner
Cameron was actually spectacular on the Grand Slam of Darts however I nonetheless suppose Andrew could have slightly bit an excessive amount of.
It could be an ungainly contest however I do suppose Gilding will come by way of this one.
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‘Goldfinger’ got here so near a nine-darter on the World Matchplay in Blackpool
Cameron Menzies vs Charlie Manby – Monday, December 15 from 12.30pm
Cameron Menzies faces a troublesome opening battle in opposition to Charlie Manby
Cameron has been missing a little bit of composure at instances, whereas Charlie has bought some large averages and performed rather well.
Cameron is an efficient participant and though Charlie is an thrilling prospect and he is put in some large performances simply getting right here, I simply suppose Menzies will discover a means. He would possibly get by way of a number of rounds.
Menzies has grown as a participant this 12 months and I believe he’ll have an honest match.
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Menzies narrowly misplaced out within the Grand Slam of Darts quarter-finals final 12 months, however take a look at his finest reactions…
Dirk van Duijvenbode vs Andy Baetens – Monday, December 15 from 7pm
Dirk van Duijvenbode was an Ally Pally quarter-finalist in 2021
I actually like this sport! Belgian star Baetens is a high performer and certified for The Masters earlier this 12 months.
He has gained the WDF World Championship in 2023, however I nonetheless do not suppose we have seen sufficient of him on the massive stage which is why I believe Dirk will take care of the risk, however it might be a exercise for him.
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Van Duijvenbode threw eight excellent darts earlier than agonisingly lacking double 12 on the World Darts Championship in 2022
Connor Scutt vs Simon Whitlock – Monday, December 15 from 7pm
Simon Whitlock returns to Alexandra Palace having missed final 12 months’s World Championship for the primary time in 16 years
I am so happy for Simon getting by way of – I believe everyone was! It was becoming that he gained the primary Australian Premier League regardless if he had not bought a spot at Ally Pally. Nice to see him again.
This can be tight however I believe Scutt could have barely an excessive amount of and win the sport however Whitlock is such an excellent story.
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The proficient Connor Scutt nailed this unimaginable 170 end in opposition to Luke Littler throughout their Grand Slam of Darts group stage conflict…
Dave Chisnall vs Fallon Sherrock – Thursday, December 18 from 7pm
‘The Queen of the Palace’ Fallon Sherrock returns to Ally Pally
I do know Dave is just not taking part in properly however I do not suppose Fallon has pulled up any bushes this 12 months, both. She’s struggled away from the board and I believe Dave can be too good.
Everyone seems to be highlighting him as a seed in hassle however I believe he’ll discover a well past Fallon.
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Sherrock grew to become the primary girl to defeat a person at a World Championship in 2019 with victory over Ted Evetts
Beau Greaves vs Daryl Gurney – Friday, December 19 from 7pm
Beau Greaves will fancy her possibilities of upsetting Daryl Gurney
That is the one everybody wished to keep away from… I believe Beau will beat him!
I do not suppose Daryl will fancy the draw and I believe he is been quoted as saying he did not wish to play Beau like lots of the seeds.
Daryl did properly on the Gamers Championship however his darts weren’t touchdown fairly proper on the Grand Slam.
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Talking on Love The Darts, Polly James and Glen Durrant focus on Greaves’ feedback saying that it could be ‘foolish’ to suppose a feminine participant might win the World Championship
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