80 required for a 7-5 win in favour of Cross. T16, miss, miss. He’ll be back.

Game shot, and the match, Rob Cross! Great game, great win. Allow me to catch my breath.

And now the basement battle commences. Up next: Suljovic vs van Gerwen. Suljovic must get a result here - preferably a win - else his time in the 2018 PL is up!

Suljovic is smiling as he walks onto the stage. Does he know something we don’t? Won’t be the favourite here but he’s an awkward contender. In darts, anything goes!

Here we go! MvG looking determined. Suljovic looking relaxed. And Kirk Bevins looking on. GAME ON.

First three darts for the Green Machine, 180. This, might I add, is against the throw.

Hold the bus. MvG has hit another 180. Here we go.

Aaaaand he misses the treble. But leaves 76 after 9, and cleans it up. Impressive start! MvG 1-0, with the break.

MVG 100 MS 180 MVG 180 MS 180

And now Suljovic is on the 9. What a start!! Here we go.