Smith stars on Day Two at Cazoo World Championship

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Michael Smith began his bid for the coveted Sid Waddell Trophy with a dominant 3-0 win over Northern Ireland’s Nathan Rafferty at the 2022/23 Cazoo World Darts Championship on Friday night.

Smith has Grand Plans at Cazoo World Darts Championship

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Having celebrated his long-awaited first televised title last month, Michael Smith is determined to create his own legacy in the sport, starting with this year’s Cazoo World Darts Championship.

Soutar eyeing another strong showing at Cazoo World Championship

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Alan Soutar is no stranger to dealing with pressure, and after starring on debut 12 months ago, the amiable Scot is eyeing another strong showing at this year’s Cazoo World Darts Championship.

Wright opens title defence with Mansell demolition

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Peter Wright opened his title defence with a comfortable 3-0 demolition of Mickey Mansell.

How to watch the 2022/23 Cazoo World Darts Championship

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Check out all the ways you can watch the 2022/23 Cazoo World Darts Championship around the world.

Ways to get involved in the Cazoo World Darts Championship

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Whether you're heading to Alexandra Palace or enjoying the action from home, there's plenty of ways you can get involved in the World Championship.

Wright ready to fly under the radar at the World Championship

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Reigning champion Peter Wright is relishing the prospect of going under the radar at this year’s Cazoo World Darts Championship, as he aims to create further history at Alexandra Palace.

The post-Taylor era: 2019-22 World Championship stats explored

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PDC stats analyst Christopher Kempf assesses the Cazoo World Darts Championship’s post-Phil Taylor era.

2022/23 Cazoo World Darts Championship preview

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The 2022/23 Cazoo World Darts Championship will begin at London’s Alexandra Palace on Thursday, as reigning champion Peter Wright kicks off his title defence on a stellar opening night.

Get ready for your trip to Ally Pally!

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Make the most of your trip to Alexandra Palace with our guide to attending the 2022/23 Cazoo World Darts Championship!

Jamie Lewis, Matthew Edgar, Ciaran Teehan and Karel Sedlacek secured a return to the William Hill World Darts Championship alongside debutants Nick Kenny and Niels Zonneveld in Monday's Tour Card Holder Qualifiers.

The final six places in the World Championship field were on offer at the Ricoh Arena as Tour Card Holders completed in the last-chance knockout.

2018 semi-finalist Lewis defeated former UK Open and World Grand Prix champion Robert Thornton 7-5 in a high-profile decider as he ensured his place on the Alexandra Palace stage.

The Welsh ace also saw off David Pallett and Alan Tabern during the UK Qualifier as he claimed a huge win to kick-start a bid to save his Tour Card.

Edgar will play in his third successive World Championship after defeating Gary Blades, Martin Atkins and Josh Payne to secure an Alexandra Palace return.

Irish youngster Teehan will play at Alexandra Palace for a second straight year, after defeating Barrie Bates, Michael Barnard, Mark McGeeney and Joe Murnan - winning the final clash with a 13-darter in their sudden-death leg.

Nick Kenny will cap his first year on the PDC circuit with an Alexandra Palace debut, after defeating James Wilson 7-6 to secure his World Championship spot, having earlier seen off Steve Brown and Ted Evetts.

Karel Sedlacek will make his second World Championship appearance after the Czech star defeated Rowby-John Rodriguez 6-0 and then lost just two legs in each of his wins over Benito van de Pas and Jan Dekker in the Rest of the World Qualifier.

Dutch left-hander Niels Zonneveld secured his World Championship debut with wins over Krzysztof Kciuk, Jelle Klaasen and Martin Schindler.

The six players complete the 96-player field for the World Championship, with the draw for the tournament due to take place at 0930 GMT on Thursday December 3 live on Sky Sports News.

The William Hill World Darts Championship will be held from December 15-January 3 at London's Alexandra Palace.

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