Anderson begins World Championship campaign with superb win over Razma

Gary Anderson has began his quest for a third World Championship with a superb display to see off Madars Razma 3-1 in sets.

Anderson claimed victory with a 96.8 average, four 180's and a high checkout of 161 as he diminished injury fears to move through to the Third Round.

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Anderson had a straight forward start to the tie with the first set being claimed without reply despite only averaging 86.7.

But Razma fought back with a superb set of his own sealing it 3-1 to level the match with a 94.4 average. His only lost leg came with Anderson taking out 87 after Razma had gone seven darts into a nine-darter.

He took the lead in the third set but Anderson went 2-1 up with a second 180 and a 101 checkout to break and from there he sealed it to go 2-1 up in sets.

He headed towards the finishing line with a 161 to move within a leg but he squandered two match darts and Razma took out 76 to force a decider.

This proved a mere consolation though as Anderson took it next leg first time on double 20.

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2021 PDC World Darts Championship schedule

Wednesday December 23

Afternoon Session (12:00 GMT)

Ricky Evans (93.61) 3-1 (88.89) Mickey Mansell (R2) (1-3, 3-1, 3-0, 3-1)

Gary Anderson (96.86) 3-1 (91.92) Madars Razma (R2) (3-0, 1-3, 3-1, 3-2)

Stephen Bunting v Andy Boulton (R2)

Mensur Suljovic v Matthew Edgar (R2)