Raymond van Barneveld recorded his lowest-ever common on the PDC ProTour in a 6-1 defeat to Owen Bates within the second spherical of Gamers Championship Two on Tuesday.
The five-time world champion suffered a crushing defeat to Bates in spherical two, averaging a mere 69.39 within the course of.
The legendary Dutchman did common 65.86 in a match towards Martin Adams again in 2020, however that is his lowest recorded on the PDC circuit.
Nijman denies Value in epic closing in Hildesheim
Wessel Nijman defied a heroic efficiency from Gerwyn Value to clinch his fourth PDC rating title in Hildesheim.
Value and Nijman have been the highest two performers within the 2025 Gamers Championship rankings, and so they reaffirmed their credentials on a staggering day of motion at Halle 39.
Nonetheless, it was Nijman who scooped the £15,000 high prize, defying a 107.41 common from Value to triumph in a compelling deciding-leg shoot-out.
The rising Dutchman landed a trio of 14-darters to determine an early 3-1 lead, just for Value – aided by a 144 checkout in leg six – to revive parity at three apiece.
Value then adopted up an 11-darter in leg 10 with a luxurious 121 checkout on the bull to guide 6-5, however his benefit was short-lived, as Nijman hit again with a 12-dart break to degree at 6-6.
The pair then traded snug holds of throw to arrange an exhilarating finale, though the benefit of throw proved pivotal for Nijman, who backed up an outstanding 171 with a scientific 94 end to prevail.
“To win a closing like this, when Gerwyn pushes you to the restrict, it means loads,” insisted Nijman, who averaged 102.78 in sealing a memorable victory.
“I’m actually proud of the best way I performed at present. I am getting near the highest 24 now however I wish to enhance loads.
“I wish to be within the high 16 and I wish to enhance within the massive video games.
“I’ve stated it earlier than in Dutch tv interviews; you can’t be taking part in like this on the ground with out it taking place on the massive levels.
“I am not likely nervous about not acting on the massive stage; I feel it is only a matter of time.”
Value registered an astonishing event common of 105.69 throughout his seven matches, that includes the 2 highest averages of the afternoon.
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The second Michael van Gerwen defeated Gian van Veen to win the opening night time of the 2026 Premier League Darts
The fireworks started in his final 16 conflict towards Luke Woodhouse, as he averaged 111.14 to arrange a showdown towards his nice rival Michael van Gerwen.
Value, remarkably, was even higher towards the Dutch celebrity, averaging 117.12 to finish a nine-minute whitewash, that includes legs of 14, 11, 12, 11, 15 and 14 darts.
The Welshman later averaged north of 104 in his 7-4 success towards Krzysztof Ratajski within the semi-finals, solely to fall agonisingly quick within the closing on the expense of a nerveless Nijman.
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Gerwyn Value made a daring prediction forward of the 2026 Premier League
Monday’s champion James Wade was edged out in a last-leg decider by Dave Chisnall in spherical three, whereas European Champion Gian van Veen and two-time world champion Peter Wright have been among the many high-profile opening-round casualties on German soil.
Elsewhere, James Hurrell and Gabriel Clemens added their names to the nine-dart roll of honour, reaching perfection towards Maik Kuivenhoven and Madars Razma respectively.
2026 Gamers Championship Two outcomes
Tuesday February 10 – Halle 39, Hildesheim
Final 16
Gerwyn Value 6-4 Luke Woodhouse
Michael van Gerwen 6-5 James Hurrell
Danny Noppert 6-2 Gabriel Clemens
Krzysztof Ratajski 6-2 Mario Vandenbogaerde
Ryan Searle 6-4 Kevin Doets
Dave Chisnall 6-3 Daryl Gurney
Wessel Nijman 6-4 Tommy Morris
Carl Sneyd 6-5 Ritchie Edhouse
Quarter-Finals
Gerwyn Value 6-0 Michael van Gerwen
Krzysztof Ratajski 6-2 Danny Noppert
Ryan Searle 6-1 Dave Chisnall
Wessel Nijman 6-2 Carl Sneyd
Semi-Finals
Gerwyn Value 7-4 Krzysztof Ratajski
Wessel Nijman 7-2 Ryan Searle
Ultimate
Wessel Nijman 8-7 Gerwyn Value
Who will win this yr’s Premier League Darts? Luke Humphries shall be defending his title and you’ll watch the motion each single Thursday from February till Could on Sky Sports activities. Stream darts and extra high sport with NOW.
