Mark McGrath completed the latest in a long line of shocks on the World Series stage in Auckland.
The PDC have compiled a list of the top ten shocks in the history of the tour.
10. Anderson Lifts First TV Title (2017 Auckland Darts Masters)
Kyle Anderson who appears multiple times on the list; defeated Corey Cadby in the Auckland Darts Masters last year. Cadby was a big favourite to win the tournament, but Anderson completed a brilliant win in one of the best World Series finals in history.
https://twitter.com/AucklandDarts/status/896667466377461760
https://twitter.com/AucklandDarts/status/896667466377461760
9. Dancing Dimitri Stuns MvG (2018 German Darts Masters)
Number nine came in the form of Dimitri van den Bergh. The Belgian shocked Michael van Gerwen earlier on this year in Gelsenkirchen. Dancing Dimitri produced his best performance on TV to see off the world number one in a performance that showed exactly what he could do.
https://twitter.com/OfficialPDC/status/1000093203041665024
https://twitter.com/OfficialPDC/status/1000093203041665024
8. Anderson Beats Barney In Sydney (2014 Sydney Darts Masters)
Kyle Anderson again appears on the list. ‘The Original’ defeated Raymond van Barneveld in what was a potentially career defining moment. He went on to defeat countryman Simon Whitlock as he reached the semi-finals, where his run was ended by Phil Taylor.
7. Wham Bam Royden Lam! (2018 Shanghai Darts Masters)
Royden Lam is well known as one of Asia’s best players. ‘The Wolf’ hunted down his prey in the form of Gary Anderson producing a stunning 6-5 win over the in form Scot.
https://twitter.com/DartsShanghai/status/1017782893181988864
https://twitter.com/DartsShanghai/status/1017782893181988864
6. McGrath Dumps Out Smith (2018 Auckland Darts Masters)
The most recent World Series shock where Mark McGrath saw off Michael Smith. ‘The Cowboy’ punishing missed doubles to see off the recent first time TV winner.
https://twitter.com/AucklandDarts/status/1025305076045250561
https://twitter.com/AucklandDarts/status/1025305076045250561
5. Awesome Dawson Raises Roof In Vegas (2017 US Darts Masters)
Dawson Murschell produced one of the biggest shocks to date in seeing off an out of sorts James Wade at the US Darts Masters in 2017.
Murschell used this as a career defining moment. He moved over to the UK following this and gained his tour card.
https://twitter.com/OfficialPDC/status/885983877935677440
Murschell used this as a career defining moment. He moved over to the UK following this and gained his tour card.
https://twitter.com/OfficialPDC/status/885983877935677440
4. Bridge Too Far For Barney With First Win For Aussies (2013 Sydney Darts Masters)
Tic Bridge caused the first Australian victory in the first ever World Series event in Sydney. He came from 5-3 down to win 6-5 against Raymond van Barneveld to light up the first event.
3. Mathewson Shocks Wade (2016 Sydney Darts Masters)
Rhys Mathewson shocked James Wade in 2016 at the Sydney Darts Masters. Mathewson was 5-2 down before his resilience got him back into the clash and gained him a 6-5 win.
2. Parry Back From The Brink To Dump Out MvG (2014 Sydney Darts Masters)
Warren Parry dumped out Michael van Gerwen at the Sydney Darts Masters in 2014. The Dutchman was 5-1 up, only for Parry to show a real fighting spirit and claimed a 6-5 win.
1. King Cadby Inflicts Taylor's First Defeat Down Under (2016 Perth Darts Masters)
Finally it was another win that defined a career so far and that was Corey Cadby producing a brilliant win over Phil Taylor. Cadby has shown promise in his first World Series event but no one saw it coming. It was a win that enabled him to go into bigger and better things.
https://twitter.com/PerthDarts/status/768798584443510786
https://twitter.com/PerthDarts/status/768798584443510786
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