Lewis smashes Labanauskas to secure progression to Last 16 at PDC World Darts Championship

A 97 average with seven 180's showed Lewis to be back towards his best as he sets up a tie with Michael van Gerwen in the next round which will be hotly anticipated. Lewis smashed through the first set in what was a clean sweep for ‘Jackpot’ as he looked good in the early stages. At the start of the second Labanauskas had his opportunities but Lewis broke his throw and then held for a two-nil lead. Labanauskas finally claimed his first leg but soon after it was Lewis who won the second set. The former two time World Champion went into full flow and smashed through the next set three-one to go one away from a brilliant win. In the following set, Lewis streaked to a two-one lead which included a break of throw for 'Jackpot'. He started the final leg with a 180 and hit another at the back end of the leg before hitting a 41 checkout for the win. for more information about the PDC World Darts Championship, including schedules and the prize fund breakdown. Evening session schedule Adrian Lewis (97.43) 4-0 (89.74) Darius Labanauskas (R3) (3-0, 3-1, 3-1, 3-1) 20:20 Nathan Aspinall vs Kyle Anderson (R3) 21:30 Rob Cross vs Cristo Reyes (R3) ​