Van Gerwen was broken in the first leg but from there it was utter dominance from the World Number One.
He averaged 111.23 and lands 83.33% of his doubles en route to a big win.
He will now face Daryl Gurney later this evening in the second group game.
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Afternoon session schedule
Rob Cross (91.79) 8-10 (96.46) Mensur Suljovic (B)
Peter Wright (101.22) 10-7 (96.41) Simon Whitlock (B)
Gary Anderson (101.48) 8-10 (95.28) Daryl Gurney (A)
Michael van Gerwen (111.23) 10-2 (94.51) Dave Chisnall (A)
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