ON THIS DAY IN 2017: Van Gerwen and Van Barneveld win World Cup of Darts

June was usually the month in which the World Cup of Darts was played. However due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the event was postponed until November last year and this time around, it will not take place until September.

Exactly four years ago, the Netherlands won the third of a total of four World Cup titles. The team then consisted of Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld who also joined forces in 2014 and 2018 for victory.

2017 World Cup of Darts

During the 2017 edition, the Netherlands had a supreme final session, after Van Gerwen and Van Barneveld had previously dealt with the Czech Republic, the United States and Germany.

In the semi-finals, England's Adrian Lewis and Dave Chisnall were left without a chance, after which Wales were defeated 3-1 in the final.