Anderson begins PDC World Darts Championship campaign by edging past Malicdem

Kyle Anderson started his PDC World Darts Championship campaign with a three-one sets win but he was pushed in parts by the Filipino Asian Tour qualifier Noel Malicdem.

Despite that he moved through to either a clash with Nathan Aspinall or Gerwyn Price who face off in the evening session on Friday night. He hit seven 180's and had a 96 average on the way to the victory showing the scoring power is definitely there. Anderson started proceedings by winning a close first set against the Filipino ace with a 106 average despite it going to 3-2 showing that Malicdem was definitely going to live with the Original. Malicdem kept his cool in the next set with one of the best players to come out of the PDC Asian Tour so far hitting double four to level the match with a 96 average with an impressive five out of eight on the doubles. Anderson though started to capitulate and only claimed the set after surviving four set darts from Malicdem before then landing double 10 to sneak the set. Malicdem started to fall apart himself from there with Anderson streaking to the win despite being pushed for the most part by the debutant. for more information about the PDC World Darts Championship, including schedules and the prize fund breakdown. Afternoon session schedule: Benito van de Pas (86.62) 3-2 (85.71) Jim Long (R2) (3-1, 3-1, 0-3, 2-3, 5-3) John Henderson (95.17) 3-2 (93.89) Gabriel Clemens (R2) (3-2, 2-3, 2-3, 3-2, 3-2) Steve West (89.49) 3-1 (95.96) Richard North (R2) (3-0, 3-2, 2-3, 3-2) Kyle Anderson (96.41) 3-1 (92.93) Noel Malicdem (R2) (3-2, 2-3, 3-2, 3-0)