Before Christmas, the first two rounds of the 2024
World Darts Championship were played. The tournament began with 96 participants, but by the Christmas break, only 32 players remained.
During the pre-Christmas period, six players managed to record an average above 100 at the World Darts Championship. The absolute leader is Stephen Bunting, who handled Ryan Joyce (3-0) in the second round with a fantastic average of 107.28.
Top 16-year-old Luke Littler recorded an average of 106.12 during his impressive victory over Christian Kist (3-0). Chris Dobey managed to throw an average of 103.09 over a five-set period against William O'Connor (3-2).
Daryl Gurney won 3-1 in sets from Steve Beaton thanks to an average of 100.79, while Ryan Joyce hit a 100.32 average against Alex Spellman (3-1). On the opening night of the World Darts Championship, Michael Smith posted an average of 100.09 in his match win against Kevin Doets (3-2).
Highest averages at World Darts Championship 2024 through second round
107.28 - Stephen Bunting v Ryan Joyce
106.12 - Luke Littler v Christian Kist
103.09 - Chris Dobey v William O'Connor
100.79 - Daryl Gurney v Steve Beaton
100.32 - Ryan Joyce v Alex Spellman
100.09 - Michael Smith v Kevin Doets