With the 2020/21
PDC World Darts Championship starting on Tuesday night, DartsNews takes a look at the five highest combined averages in tournament history.
Michael van Gerwen as expected sits top of the standings with a combined average of 223.39 against Raymond van Barneveld during the 2017 Semi-Final where he hit an average of 114.05 and the latter 109.34.
He is also second and third on the list during his final win over Gary Anderson in the same year as well as his second round victory over Cristo Reyes.
Phil Taylor is third and fifth with 2009 Final and 2007 second round wins over Raymond van Barneveld and Mick McGowan appearing on the list.
Top 5 highest combined match averages at the PDC World Darts Championship (1994-2020)
223.39 - Michael van Gerwen (114.05), 2017 Semi-Final vs. Raymond van Barneveld (109.34)
212.72 - Michael van Gerwen (107.79), 2017 Final vs Gary Anderson (104.93)
212.12 - Phil Taylor (110.94), 2009 Final vs Raymond van Barneveld (101.18)
211.31 - Michael van Gerwen (105.24), 2017, Second Round vs Cristo Reyes (106.07)
210.82 - Phil Taylor (109.00), 2007, 2nd Round vs Mick McGowan (101.82)