Wright won the first five legs without response from the Dutchman as Snakebite hit two 13-dart legs, one 14-dart leg and a 15-dart leg. Van Gerwen came on the scoreboard in leg six after taking out 47, before Wright produced a clinical 74 finish and a 12-darter to move one leg away from victory.

The Scotsman didn't give Van Gerwen the chance to come back in the match as he finished the match in style with a 11-dart leg. The reigning world champion averaged over 105 with 67% on the doubles.

Following this victory the world number two overtakes his Dutch rival in the standings, however they both have fourteen points. Wright has a leg difference of +10, while Van Gerwen has -1 on leg difference.

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Glen Durrant (99.31) 7-7 (99.14) Michael Smith
Daryl Gurney (98.02) 6-8 (100.78) Gary Anderson
Peter Wright (105.09) 8-1 (91.54) Michael van Gerwen
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