Prakash Jiwa is set to make another appearance at the upcoming World Darts Championship. 'The Apache,' as his nickname goes, managed to get through the qualifying tournament for darters from India last weekend.
Jiwa's main rival Nitin Kumar went down in the quarterfinals against Aal Nakeeran (4-2). Jiwa himself won against Amit Gilitwala 4-0 in that round. After that, Jiwa triumphed 4-0 against Gilitwala.
In the final, Jiwa faced Bhaval Patel. Thanks to a 160 finish that match ended 6-1 in favor of Jiwa, who was also there last year in Alexandra Palace. Then he lost in the first round 3-1 in sets to Madars Razma.
Quarterfinals
Aal Nakeeran 4-2 Nitin Kumar
Prakash Jiwa 4-0 Amit Gilitwala
Bhaval Patel 4-1 Akshay Mehta
Phalgan Thiruvasu 4-2 Vikehelie Suohu
Semi-final
Prakash Jiwa 5-0 Aal Nakeeran
Bhaval Patel 5-0 Phalgan Thiruvasu
Final
Prakash Jiwa 6-1 Bhaval Patel
⭐🇮🇳 Prakash Jiwa has qualified for his 2nd PDC World Darts Championship. 'The Apache' made his debut last year and will return to 'Ally Pally' after winning the Indian Qualifier.
🇮🇳RESULTS | Indian Qualifier 2023 QF Nakeeran 4-2 Kumar Jiwa 4-0 Gilitwala Patel 4-1 Mehta Thiruvasu 4-2 Suohu SF Jiwa 5-0 Nakeeran Patel 5-0 Thiruvasu Final Jiwa 6-1 Patel Prakash Jiwa has won the Indian Qualifier for the second time in a row and will be back at Ally Pally!
