Peter Wright produced a nine-dart finish against Daryl Gurney but it still wasn't enough as he came out on the losing side of proceedings in the opening game of Night 11 in the Premier League.
Wright ended up with a 103 average alongside the perfect leg but was edged out in an 8-6 defeat to 'Superchin' who bounces back after an out of sorts display against Michael Smith.
He made an excellent start going 4-0 up which included a 164 checkout. Wright made his way back into proceedings but even then, Gurney's commanding start proved pivotal.
He went onto 5-2 and despite Wright putting back to back legs together including a break to make it 5-4; he replied with a 141 checkout to lead 6-4.
There was another twist in the tale as Wright made it 6-6 but again Gurney went ahead this time to claim at least a point and from there he sealed it in a quality opener.
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Schedule Premier League Darts
Saturday August 29
Milton Keynes – Marshall Arena
Daryl Gurney (94.93) 8-6 (103.07) Peter Wright
Michael Smith v Nathan Aspinall
Gary Anderson v Glen Durrant
Michael van Gerwen v Gerwyn Price
Michael Smith v Nathan Aspinall
Gary Anderson v Glen Durrant
Michael van Gerwen v Gerwyn Price
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