Luke Littler received off to a successful begin in his Poland Darts Masters debut with a courageous fightback from Adam Gawlas to achieve the quarter-finals with a 6-4 success in Gliwice on Friday.
The 17-year-old Littler overcame a late scare to see off UK Open semi-finalist Gavlas, who was preventing again from 5-1 down and threatening an unlikely victory by taking three straight units.
Defending champion Michael van Gerwen continued his successful streak in Poland by establishing a quarterfinal combat towards Boris Krchmar.
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Littler gained the Premier League in his debut marketing campaign after defeating world primary Luke Humphreys 11-7 within the closing
The Dutchman started his title protection with a complete 6-1 victory over Karel Sedlacek at underneath par, whereas Krčmar challenged Nathan Aspinall with 5 180s to progress to the quarter-finals with an enormous 6-4 win towards the World Matchplay champion .
Peter Wright returned to successful methods in emphatic fashion with a trio of 15-darts within the closing levels to beat large stage debutant Jacek Krupka 6-0.
Regardless of lacking 28 darts within the double, Michael Smith nonetheless averaged over 95 to finish a 6-4 victory towards house hope Rodek Saganski.
What’s subsequent on Sky Sports activities?
Jonny Clayton and Gerwyn Value are the reigning World Cup Darts Champions
The Darts World Cup shall be held from 27 to 30 June 2024 on the Eissporthalle in Frankfurt, Germany.
Wales’ Gerwyn Value and Jonny Clayton are the reigning champions and shall be decided to combat off 39 different nations to retain their title.
Luke Humphries and Smith will characterize England, however Littler won’t characteristic as a result of the 2 highest-ranked English gamers within the PDC Order of Benefit have been chosen. Nuclear Weapons at the moment ranks twenty fifth within the Order of Benefit.
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Darts World Cup: schedule
Thursday 27 June (6pm BST)
Group stage – opening matches
Friday, June 28
Afternoon Session (11:00 BST)
Group stage – second matches
Night Session (6pm BST)
Group stage – closing matches
June 29, Saturday
Afternoon Session (12:00 BST)
Second spherical x4
Night Session (6pm BST)
Second spherical x4
Sunday, June 30
Afternoon Session (12:00 BST)
Quarter finals
Night Session (6pm BST)
Semi-final
Closing
What’s a format?
- Group stage – One of the best of the seven legs
- The second spherical – Better of 15 legs
- Quarter finals – Better of 15 legs
- Semi-final – Better of 15 legs
- Closing – Better of 19 legs
All matches shall be held in doubles format
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