Peter Wright wins World Darts Championship Final.
Key moments from the 2022 World Darts Championship Final between Peter Wright and Michael Smith can be watched at the bottom of this piece. The 2022 World Darts Championship reached its conclusion tonight as Peter ‘Snakebite’ Wright defeated Michael ‘Bully Boy’ Smith.World Darts Championship Final.
The winner of the 2022 edition of the biggest prize in darts will take home a cool £500,000, with the runner-up pocketing a decent consolation prize of £200,000. The prize money for the top two is part of a cumulative £2,500,000 fund for this year’s championship, with losing semi-finalists James Wade and Gary Anderson already taking home £100,000 each after both were defeated on Sunday. Here’s everything else you need to know about Monday’s World Darts Championship Final…Who is in the 2022 World Darts Championship Final?
2020 winner Peter ‘Snakebite’ Wright will take on Michael ‘Bully Boy’ Smith, who finished as runner-up ton Michael Van Gerwen in 2019. Smith may well have the backing of most neutrals after speaking about how success would mean the realisation of his dream. However, overcoming Wright will be a tough task, with the Scot desperate to become just the sixth player to win the PDC World Darts Championship more than once. Wright appeared to suffer from fatigue towards the end of his semi-final battle with Gary Anderson, something which Smith may find comfort in, particularly since he had a relatively easy night of it against James Wade."?'? ???? ?????…"
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Michael Smith shares his thoughts after an incredible contest with Gerwyn Price. Next, he faces James Wade in the semi-finals.
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What TV Channel will it be on?
The final will be broadcast on Sky Sports Darts and Sky Sports Arena, with coverage beginning at 8pm. The two finalists are set to approach the oche at around 8.10pm, kicking off what should be a memorable night of darts.
What are the odds?
The bookies are finding it difficult to separate Smith and Wright, with the former available with William Hill at 11/10, at the time of writing. Wright can be backed with the same company at 8/11.Key moments from Peter Wright’s victory…
PETER WRIGHT IS THE WORLD CHAMPION! ?
Peter 'Snakebite' Wright has won the World Darts Championship for the second time by defeating Michael Smith ?
Wright found himself 5-4 down but rallied to win the final three sets, taking home the Sid Waddell Trophy for the second time in three years ?
? Peter Wright wins the 2022 PDC World Darts Championship and becomes world champion for the second time in his career.
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5-5!
Peter Wright gets back level and it looks like we're going to the wire.
Who is taking home the Sid Waddell Trophy?
4-3 Smith!
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The first 3-0 set of the match goes the way of Michael Smith, and he leads for the first time!
Bully Boy is over half-way to a first world title.#WHDarts Final
LEVEL GAME!
Michael Smith pulls it back to 3-3 in sets in what is turning out to be a tense battle between himself and Peter Wright.
What a final!
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Once again, Michael Smith ties proceedings, this time they're locked at three-all and it really is all to play for!#WHDarts pic.twitter.com/arpmonRAha
ALL SQUARE!
Micheal Smith draws level after going two sets down early on!
He's sorted out his doubles and has reeled in Snakebite.
All to play for!
Smith 2-2 Wright