World primary Gerywn Worth lit up Belfast with two beautiful nine-dart checkouts en path to victory on night time three of the Cazoo Premier League.
The 36-year-old produced a flawless leg in his absorbing 6-5 semi-final success over five-time champion Michael Van Gerwen earlier than repeating the feat in defeating James Wade 6-4 in a tense remaining.
Wade threatened to steal the spoils however was left to rue a few pricey errors as Worth moved as much as second within the desk, some extent behind defending champion Jonny Clayton.
“Tonight I felt like I couldn’t miss,” Worth, who averaged 107.58 throughout the night, informed Sky Sports activities.
“Michael performed rather well in opposition to me; that’s the very best sport me and James have ever had, so I’m simply grateful I’m on the precise finish of those video games.
“I’m taking part in effectively, I’m feeling good in myself and I believe it’s half and parcel to do with me being again within the gymnasium and taking care of myself.
“I’m again to virtually my finest – effectively, I believe I is likely to be there.”
Earlier on Thursday, Worth introduced plans to make his boxing debut later this yr.
The Welshman, who performed skilled rugby union and league earlier than turning his consideration to the oche, left little doubt about his prowess in his present sport.
He started a advantageous night’s work by avenging final month’s World Championship quarter-final exit by the hands of Michael Smith with a 6-3 success.
Worth had fired his maiden nine-darter of 2022 in the course of the New 12 months’s Day defeat to Smith and, roared on by the assist of a passionate Northern Irish crowd, he went on to twice replicate that achievement on the Odyssey Advanced.
Runner-up Wade reached the final two by beating night time two winner Clayton 6-3 after which seeing off night time one winner Peter Wright 6-4 earlier than in the end falling brief.
Wright had overcome fellow Scotsman Gary Anderson 6-4 on the quarter-final stage, whereas Dutchman Van Gerwen started with a 6-3 success over Joe Cullen.
Evening 4 of the competitors takes place on March 3 in Exeter.
Kaynak: briturkish.com