Rob Cross capitalises to send Gerwyn Price packing and set up Dutch Darts Masters 2025 final with Stephen Bunting
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It is confirmed. In the final of the 2025 Dutch Darts Masters in Den Bosch, Rob Cross will face off against Stephen Bunting for the second World Series of Darts title in 2025, following a 7-3 victory over Gerwyn Price in the semi-finals.
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Price, who lost to Bunting in the final of the Bahrain Darts Masters last time out, took the opening leg with a 17-dart hold of throw. The quality from both wasn't brilliant early doors though, and despite getting that early advantage, the Welshman soon found himself trailing as legs of 17, 12 and 16 saw Cross reel off the next three legs without reply.
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Cross came incredibly close to making it 4-1 in the next leg too, just missing the bullseye for what would have been a spirit breaking 170. After Voltage missed though, Price returned and kept himself in touch via double 10. Cross had the darts in the last leg before the break, and with an 18-dart hold, the Englishman immediately restored his two leg advantage, securing a 4-2 lead as the players headed off stage.
After the break, Cross continued to lay down his authority, pinning a 121 checkout to break throw again and move 5-2 ahead. Following that with a 12-dart hold, Cross then moved one away from the win. Although Price held throw in the next leg, there was no epic comeback from the Welshman as Cross secured a 7-3 victory shortly after.
As mentioned, in the final Stephen Bunting awaits. After denying Luke Littler in a thrilling last leg decider, The Bullet will be looking for a second successive World Series title.
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CROSS IN CRUISE CONTROL!
— PDC Darts (@OfficialPDC) January 25, 2025
This is an impressive display from Rob Cross, who extends his lead to 5-2 with a terrific 121 combination!
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Kieran WoodDarts Journalist
Kieran Wood is a sports journalist based in Wales and has been active in journalism since 2022. He contributes to DartsNews.com, where he covers professional darts through news, match reports, analysis, and live coverage across the PDC calendar and major tournaments.
A key part of his work is on-site reporting from leading events. Kieran has covered the PDC World Darts Championship in person, reporting daily from the venue and providing first-hand insight from the tournament. During his coverage, he has conducted interviews with leading players including Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, and Gerwyn Price.
He is also one of the leading voices of the English-language Dartsnews Podcast, contributing regular analysis and discussion on developments across the professional darts circuit.
In his reporting, Kieran places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles when new, verified information becomes available.
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