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Stephen Bunting Dominates Peter Wright to Secure Semi-Final Spot at 2024 Darts Championship
Stephen Bunting showcased his exceptional darts skills as he secured a spot in the semi-finals of the 2024 Darts Championship. In a thrilling match held in Milton Keynes, Bunting comfortably defeated Peter Wright, the 2020 champion and Premier League star, with a remarkable score of 10-2.
Bunting’s performance was nothing short of brilliance, with an impressive average of 100, three 180’s, and three fantastic ton plus checkouts. On the other hand, Wright struggled throughout the match, averaging only 74, which contributed to his defeat.
The game started strongly for Bunting, as he quickly built a lead of 4-1 with a remarkable average of nearly 107. He continued to dominate, breaking for 5-1 and extending his advantage with a spectacular 104 checkout to make it 6-1. Bunting further solidified his lead by nailing a sensational 122 checkout, making it 7-1 before the final interval.
Returning to the board, Bunting moved within one leg of victory, hitting double 16. With one leg remaining, he skillfully hit a 134 to reach a finish. Despite a minor slip into the one to leave a bogey number, Wright could not capitalize and only scored 60. Bunting seized the opportunity and left himself with 32, which he confidently finished with a double 16, securing an emphatic win.