The 2022 Players Championship Finals is scheduled from Nov. 25 to 27. In this article you will find the highest match averages in the history of this tournament.
Phil Taylor has the highest average at this tournament to his name. The Power threw an average of 111.58 in his quarterfinal match against Raymond van Barneveld during the 2013 Players Championship Finals. Taylor won that game 9-2. With an average of 108.63, the 16-time world champion also ranks 10th in the top-10.
Ian White was close to a new tournament record three years ago. In his tie against Scott Taylor, he hit 111.12. Gary Anderson (110.62 and 110.02) is the third player who managed to throw above 110 average at this tournament.
The fourth player to succeed was Michael van Gerwen, who posted an average of 110.01 in his quarterfinal against Dirk van Duijvenbode during the 2020 edition.
Jelle Klaasen is the second Dutchman in the top-10. His average dates back to 2014, when The Cobra produced 108.74 average in his match against James Wade. Simon Whitlock (109.54) and Gerwyn Price (108.75) are the remaining names in this top-10.
Top-10 highest averages at Players Championship Finals
111.58 Phil Taylor (Quarterfinal 2013, 9-2 win against Raymond van Barneveld)
111.12 Ian White (First round 2018, 6-2 win against Scott Taylor)
110.62 Gary Anderson (First round 2014, 6-5 win against Christian Kist)
110.02 Gary Anderson (Quarterfinal 2018, 10-4 win against Jonny Clayton)
110.01 Michael van Gerwen (Quarterfinal 2020, 10-5 win against Dirk van Duijvenbode)
109.54 Simon Whitlock (Quarterfinal 2012, 10-1 win against Ronnie Baxter)
108.76 Ryan Meikle (First round 2021, 6-5 win against Dirk van Duijvenbode)
108.75 Gerwyn Price (Quarterfinal 2019, 10-3 win against Stephen Bunting)
108.74 Jelle Klaasen (First round 2014, 6-4 win against James Wade)
108.63 Phil Taylor (Second round 2009, 6-3 win against Vincent van der Voort)