World Matchplay Darts: Michael van Gerwen almost hits nine-darter before losing leg to Raymond van Barneveld

Monday 21 July 2025 22:30, UK

Watch Next

Despite averaging over 108 in his win over Alan Soutar, Gian van Veen is refusing to entertain thoughts yet of winning the World Darts Championship.

Van Veen downplays title talk after impressive Soutar win

Wayne Mardle and Glen Durrant debate whether anyone can stop Luke Littler or Luke Humphries from reaching the World Darts Championship.

Behind the Oche: Can anyone stop Littler or Humphries from reaching final?

Luke Humphries was full of praise for Paul Lim after he beat him 3-0 to progress to the third round at the World Darts Championship.

'I didn't want to destroy him!' | Humphries hails Lim after easing through

Highlights of the World Darts Championship second-round match between Luke Humphries and Paul Lim.

Highlights: Humphries whitewashes Lim to put rivals on notice

Having lost the first eight legs, Paul Lim finally won a leg against Luke Humphries in their World Darts Championship clash!

'Great moment!' | Crowd ERUPTS as Lim finally wins leg against Humphries

Luke Humphries had an odd moment where his dart bounced out but back in to the dartboard!

The strangest moment at this year's tournament?! Humphries with bizarre throw!

Despite easing past Leonard Gates, Nathan Aspinall acknowledges he'll need to get better if he's to make the latter stages at the World Darts Championship.

'I need to improve!' | Aspinall critical of performance despite dominant win over Gates

A spectacular 170 finish helped Gian Van Veen win the third set in his World Darts Championship encounter with Alan Soutar.

'What a finish!' | Van Veen TEASES crowd before reeling in Big Fish

Alan Soutar took out 124 impressively as he won the opening leg against Gian van Veen.

'That's a statement start!' | Soutar's sensational 124 finish

Luke Littler takes on great rival Luke Humphries in an enthralling beat the clock challenge!

Littler vs Humphries | Beat The Clock

Despite losing to Keane Barry, Tim Pusey couldn't resist dancing following his defeat!

Pusey can't stop dancing...despite losing!

An incredible 170 checkout saw Nathan Aspinall secure the hard-fought first round win over Lourence Ilagan.

'That is how you put a game to bed!' | Aspinall wins with Big Fish