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S1 E3 Premier League: Michael van Gerwen Vs James Wade

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31 Dec 2014

League Leader at the time, Michael Van Gerwen produced a sensational performance as he whitewashed James Wade 7-0 in the second match of the night to secure a place in the play offs. The Dutchman averaged a massive 116.90 as he blew Wade away.

Season 1, 25 Episodes

Season 1 (25 Episodes)

PDC Darts Classics - World Grand Prix: James Wade vs Robert Thornton

World Grand Prix: James Wade vs Robert Thornton,

In a legendary 2014 World Grand Prix match, James Wade and Robert Thornton made darts history by becoming the first players to hit double-start nine-darters in the same competitive match, with Wade winning 3-2.

PDC Darts Classics - PDC World Championships, Semi-Final:Eric Bristow vs Phil Taylor

PDC World Championships, Semi-Final:Eric Bristow vs Phil Taylor,

The Eric Bristow vs Phil Taylor 1997 match was a legendary semi-final at the PDC World Darts Championship, a classic "mentor vs. protégé" battle where Taylor beat Bristow 5-4 in sets, marking one of Bristow's last great performances before retiring.

PDC Darts Classics - Premier League: Michael van Gerwen Vs James Wade

Premier League: Michael van Gerwen Vs James Wade,

League Leader at the time, Michael Van Gerwen produced a sensational performance as he whitewashed James Wade 7-0 in the second match of the night to secure a place in the play offs. The Dutchman averaged a massive 116.90 as he blew Wade away.

PDC Darts Classics - World Match Play, Quarter-Final: Phil Taylor Vs Chris Mason

World Match Play, Quarter-Final: Phil Taylor Vs Chris Mason,

The Phil Taylor vs Chris Mason World Matchplay quarter-final in 2002 is famous for Phil Taylor's first televised nine-dart finish, earning him £100,000 and marking a historic moment in darts, with Taylor winning the match 16-7 after the perfect leg.

PDC Darts Classics - PDC World Championships: Raymond van Barneveld Vs Michael van Gerwen

PDC World Championships: Raymond van Barneveld Vs Michael van Gerwen,

The famous Raymond van Barneveld vs. Michael van Gerwen match in 2016 was actually at the end of 2015/start of 2016 PDC World Championship (R16), where Barney stunningly beat the World No. 1, MVG, 4-3 in a classic, considered one of the best matches ever.

PDC Darts Classics - PDC World Championships, Final: Phil Taylor Vs Kevin Painter

PDC World Championships, Final: Phil Taylor Vs Kevin Painter,

The 2004 PDC World Darts Championship final between Phil Taylor and Kevin Painter was an epic, sudden-death thriller where Taylor won his 11th world title by hitting double five in the deciding leg after Painter had led 4-1 in sets.

PDC Darts Classics - World Match Play, Final: Phil Taylor Vs Peter Wright

World Match Play, Final: Phil Taylor Vs Peter Wright,

In 2017, Phil Taylor defeated Peter Wright in the final of the World Matchplay at the Winter Gardens, securing his 16th and final title in that event before retirement, with a dominant performance averaging 104.24 to Wright's 99.74.

PDC Darts Classics - Grand Slam, Quarter-Final: Steve Beaton V Phil Taylor

Grand Slam, Quarter-Final: Steve Beaton V Phil Taylor,

Steve Beaton famously beat Phil Taylor 16-14 in the quarterfinals of the 2010 Grand Slam of Darts, staging a massive comeback from 11-14 down by winning five straight legs in Wolverhampton to end Taylor's reign as champion, securing his spot in the semis.

PDC Darts Classics - PDC World Championships, Quarter-Final: Peter Manley V Adrian Lewis

PDC World Championships, Quarter-Final: Peter Manley V Adrian Lewis,

This match will be remembered for Peter Manley's mind games, including alleged delaying tactics, causing a young Adrian Lewis to walk off in frustration; Manley won the match 5-3, capitalizing on the disruption, but lost the final to Phil Taylor.

PDC Darts Classics - PDC World Championships, Final: Phil Taylor Vs Raymond van Barneveld

PDC World Championships, Final: Phil Taylor Vs Raymond van Barneveld,

The 2007 PDC World Darts Championship final between Phil Taylor and Raymond van Barneveld was a legendary match where Van Barneveld came back from 3-0 down to win his first PDC title 7-6 in a sudden-death leg, a pivotal moment that changed darts rules.

PDC Darts Classics - US Darts Masters: James Wade vs Dawson Murschell

US Darts Masters: James Wade vs Dawson Murschell,

The "Wade vs. Murschell 2017" darts match was a major upset at the 2017 US Darts Masters in Las Vegas, where Canadian youngster Dawson Murschell defeated world number six James Wade 6-5 in a dramatic first-round encounter.

PDC Darts Classics - World Match Play, Quarter-Final: Andy Hamilton Vs Simon Whitlock

World Match Play, Quarter-Final: Andy Hamilton Vs Simon Whitlock,

In the quarter-final, Andy Hamilton produced a remarkable comeback. Trailing 8–15 to Simon Whitlock and only one leg from defeat, Hamilton won nine consecutive legs to advance to the semi-finals.

PDC Darts Classics - PDC World Championships: Phil Taylor Vs Michael Smith

PDC World Championships: Phil Taylor Vs Michael Smith,

In the 2014 PDC World Darts Championship, Michael Smith caused a massive upset by defeating defending championU+00A0Phil Taylor 4-3 in the second round, a huge shock as Taylor was the 16-time winner, announcing Smith's arrival by ending Taylor's run.

PDC Darts Classics - PDC World Championships, Final: Phil Taylor Vs Raymond van Barneveld

PDC World Championships, Final: Phil Taylor Vs Raymond van Barneveld,

Eventually, the title was won by Phil Taylor, with a 7–1 victory in the final over Raymond van Barneveld. This was Taylor's twelfth world title, and his fourteenth in all; his average of 110.94 against van Barneveld remains a record.

PDC Darts Classics - PDC World Championships, Semi-Final: Michael van Gerwen Vs Rob Cross

PDC World Championships, Semi-Final: Michael van Gerwen Vs Rob Cross,

Michael van Gerwen was the defending champion, but lost 6–5 in sets to Rob Cross in the semi-finals, with the score at 5–5 in sets and with Van Gerwen leading 5–4 in legs he missed 5 match darts to beat Cross.

PDC Darts Classics - Premier League, Final: Phil Taylor Vs James Wade

Premier League, Final: Phil Taylor Vs James Wade,

Phil Taylor won in the final 10–8 against defending champion James Wade, where he also became the first player to hit two nine-dart finishes in a single match.

PDC Darts Classics - World Match Play, Final: Gary Anderson Vs Mensur Suljovic

World Match Play, Final: Gary Anderson Vs Mensur Suljovic,

Throwback to arguably the greatest final in World Matchplay history, as Gary Anderson edged out Mensur Suljovic in a 40-leg marathon back in 2018!

PDC Darts Classics - PDC World Championships, Semi-Final: Michael van Gerwen Vs James Wade

PDC World Championships, Semi-Final: Michael van Gerwen Vs James Wade,

Michael van Gerwen came close to darting immortality by nailing 17 perfect darts during a memorable victory over James Wade at the World Darts Championship in 2013.

PDC Darts Classics - World Match Play, Second Round: Peter Evison Vs Phil Taylor

World Match Play, Second Round: Peter Evison Vs Phil Taylor,

The 1996 World Matchplay saw a massive upset in the second round where Peter Evison (The Fen Tiger) thrashed the defending champion Phil Taylor (The Power) 8-1, a rare heavy defeat for Taylor at the Winter Gardens.

PDC Darts Classics - Dubai Masters Final: Gary Anderson Vs Michael van Gerwen

Dubai Masters Final: Gary Anderson Vs Michael van Gerwen,

The tournament was held at the Dubai Tennis Centre over 24–25 May 2017. Gary Anderson was the title defender after beating Michael van Gerwen 11–9 in the last year's final. He successfully defended his title in a rematch, this time 11–7.

PDC Darts Classics - PDC World Championships, Final: Phil Taylor Vs Dennis Priestley

PDC World Championships, Final: Phil Taylor Vs Dennis Priestley,

In the 1997 PDC World Darts Championship Final,Phil Taylor defeated Dennis Priestley 6-3 in sets, securing his third consecutive world title and leveling Priestley's record with five World Championship wins at that point.

PDC Darts Classics - Grand Slam, Semi-Final: Phil Taylor Vs Adrian Lewis

Grand Slam, Semi-Final: Phil Taylor Vs Adrian Lewis,

The 2013 Grand Slam of Darts semi-final between Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis was a legendary match, considered by many one of the greatest ever, with Taylor winning 16-9 in a contest featuring a record-breaking 32 maximums (180s).

PDC Darts Classics - UK Open, Final: Gerwyn Price Vs Peter Wright

UK Open, Final: Gerwyn Price Vs Peter Wright,

UK Open Final Price Vs Wright 2017 revisits Peter Wright's 11-6 victory over Gerwyn Price to secure his first major televised title and £70,000 prize money, a significant moment in Wright's career.

PDC Darts Classics - PDC World Championships: Fallon Sherrock Vs Ted Evetts

PDC World Championships: Fallon Sherrock Vs Ted Evetts,

In the 2020 PDC World Darts Championships, Fallon Sherrock made history by defeating Ted Evetts 3-2 in the first round, becoming the first woman to win a match at the PDC World Championship. The match took place in December 2019 at Alexandra Palace.

PDC Darts Classics - PDC World Championships, Final: Phil Taylor Vs Dennis Priestley

PDC World Championships, Final: Phil Taylor Vs Dennis Priestley,

The 1996 PDC World Darts Championship 0final saw Phil Taylor defeat Dennis Priestley 6-4, avenging his 1994 loss and securing his second world title, a significant moment in their rivalry that established Taylor's dominance.

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