Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen takes to the Ally Pally stage on Friday evening in what ought to be a blockbuster night on the World Darts championship.
Van Gerwen – winner of the PDC in 2014, 2017 and 2019 – has had his momentum slowed in recent times however the 35-year-old continues to be ranked three on this planet and poses an actual risk once more.
He takes on James Hurrell within the second spherical within the last match of day six, a quarter-finalist again in 2022.
The massive sport within the afternoon sees the massively popula Stephen Bunting face off in opposition to Kai Gotthardt.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤! 🏆🎯 Time to step up and combat for that iconic trophy once more. 💚 Let’s make it unforgettable. Who’s prepared? Let’s do that! pic.twitter.com/Ms3tNGXRhf
— Michael Van Gerwen (@MvG180) December 15, 2024
Bunting, 39, has by no means gone past the semi-final stage on the PDC however will likely be hoping to maneuver into spherical three with little fuss.
Order of Play
Afternoon session (from 12:30 GMT)
Stephen Burton v Alex Merkx (R1)
Wessel Nijman v Cameron Carolissen (R1)
Ian White v Sandro Sosing (R1)
Stephen Bunting v Kai Gotthardt (R2)
Night session (from 19:00 GMT)
Mickey Mansell v Tomoya Goto (R1)
Florian Hempel v Jeffrey de Zwaan (R1)
William O’Connor v Dylan Slevin (R1)
Michael van Gerwen v James Hurrell (R2)
How you can watch
The PDC World Championship is being screened on Sky Sports activities within the UK.
You may watch the afternoon session on Sky Sports activities Darts and Foremost Occasion from 12:30 GMT, with the night session on each channels from 19:00.
Predictions
Routine wins forward for Bunting and Van Gerwen, who’s hungry to regain his title on the most important stage.