Hunt knocks out first seeded player at World Championship

Adam Hunt has toppled the first seeded player of the 2020/21 PDC World Darts Championship with a commanding 3-0 victory over an out of sorts Jamie Hughes.

Hunt has been in-form as of late and capitalised on a poor display from 'Yozza' who averaged just 75.

To begin the tie, Hunt breezed through the first set in consecutive legs with Hughes averaging 72.

It was soon a 2-0 lead for 'The Hunter' as he took out double four to claim it 3-1 and go within one of the match. A big comeback was needed from Hughes.

But it wasn't to come as Hunt held throw to go within one of the match on double 20 and a 14 darter on double four with Hughes well abck concluded the tie.

It was a professional job from the North East ace as he averaged 91 with four 180's and 34% on the doubles.

2021 PDC World Darts Championship schedule

Friday December 18

Afternoon Session (12:00 GMT)

Mickey Mansell (93.94) 3-0 (79.72) Haupai Puha (R1) (3-0, 3-0, 3-0)

Darius Labanauskas (96.07) 3-0 (79.57) Chengan Liu (R1) (3-1, 3-1, 3-0)

Wayne Jones (86.18) 3-2 (86.31) Ciaran Teehan (R1) (3-0, 2-3, 3-2, 2-3, 3-0)

Jamie Hughes (75.36) 0-3 (91.77) Adam Hunt (R2) (0-3, 1-3, 1-3)