Classy Rob Cross denies Bunting back to back World Series titles and takes victory at Dutch Darts Masters 2025

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Saturday, 25 January 2025 at 23:11
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Rob Cross has been crowned the 2025 Dutch Darts Masters champion in Den Bosch! Voltage prevailed 8-5 against Stephen Bunting in the final on Sunday night to take the title.

Reaching the final with a thrilling last leg decider victories over Raymond van Barneveld and Luke Littler in the quarterfinals and semifinals respectively, Bunting was searching for back to back World Series titles to kick off 2025. Cross meanwhile, had seen off Jermaine Wattimena and Gerwyn Price on Sunday in Den Bosch to book his place in the final.

Given his strong start to the season, it was Bunting who started the final as favourite. It was Cross who came flying out the blocks though, taking the opening two legs to build up an early buffer. After Cross the missed two darts for a 3-0 lead, Bunting ruthlessly took out 81 to get on the board in the final. With the next three legs going on throw, as the players headed off stage for the interval, Cross was up 4-2 on the Bahrain Darts Masters champion.

After the break, Cross increased his lead to three, moving 5-2 up via a 13-dart break of throw. Bunting though, proved he wasn't to be counted out just yet, immediately breaking back, then holding with a stunning 94 checkout to get back within one leg of his opponent. Moments later, Bunting went even better, pinning a 130 finish to level up at 5-5.

Just as the momentum looked fully on the side of Bunting, Cross countered again, breaking throw in 15 darts to get back ahead at 6-5. Finding double 6 off the back of a 72 checkout, Cross then moved one away from the title. Although Bunting had the darts in the next leg, Cross kicked off with five perfect to seize control. The nine-darter didn't come, but just moments later, Voltage nailed double 8 for the victory.

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