Gerwyn Price Wins Premier League Darts Night 12
Gerwyn Price claims victory in Premier League Darts Night 12, defeating Luke Humphries 6-4 in the final. Relive the thrilling matches and highlights fr the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool.
Gerwyn Price has won night 12 of the Premier League Darts in Liverpool, defeating Luke Humphries 6-4 in the final. The 'Iceman' beat Chris Dobey and Rob Cross on his way to the finale.
“I was under pressure to win my first game and get some vital points on the board,” Price said. “I thought I played well in that first game, but that allowed me to settle down and (I) enjoyed myself a little bit.” The win came in front of a lively crowd at the M&S Bank Arena.
What a bounce back for Gerwyn Price! He secures his third nightly Premier League win in Liverpool, beating Luke Humphries 🚨🎯 pic.twitter.com/GVyjtSLiGa
— Sky Sports (@SkySports) April 24, 2025
Price Reflects on Win
Gerwyn Price reflected on his win against Luke Humphries, saying, “I thought I was unlucky to be behind against Luke Humphries; I thought I was playing better than him but it was a cracking game.” He added, ”I knew I was throwing well so I just said 'keep playing as I am and I know the chances will come'.”
Price acknowledged the crowd's support, saying, “Don't get me wrong, the crowd were behind me a little bit today and put Luke off - but I've had that against me plenty of times. I'm happy with that.” The win puts Price on 20 points, ranking third behind Luke Littler (30 points) and Humphries (26 points).
Night's Action Recap
The evening's action in Liverpool began with Luke Humphries facing Nathan Aspinall, who was nursing a mild shoulder injury. The match started at a fast pace, with the first three legs completed in just five minutes, and Humphries led 2-1.
Humphries, who seemed in good form, was tested by Aspinall as he gained momentum. However, 'Cool Hand' took control from 3-3 and ultimately won 6-3, a well-deserved victory after a strong performance.
Van Gerwen Stages Thrilling Comeback Against Littler
Michael van Gerwen came from behind to defeat Luke Littler 6-5 in a thrilling match. Littler dominated the early stages, racing to a 4-0 lead with an average of 105, but Van Gerwen fought back to make it 4-3.
The match seesawed, with Littler missing key throws and Van Gerwen capitalizing to level at 5-5. Van Gerwen ultimately completed a stunning comeback, winning the deciding leg to take the match 6-5 after Littler had dropped crucial match darts earlier.
Cross Dominates Bunting
Rob Cross defeated home favorite Stephen Bunting 6-1, extending his impressive personal record over 'The Bullet'. Cross took the first leg, silencing the crowd, and dominated the match, taking a 2-0 lead. Bunting briefly threatened a comeback, winning the third leg after Cross struggled, but 'Voltage' regained control, capitalizing on Bunting's dropped darts to lead 3-1 and eventually pulling away for a convincing win.
Price Edges Ahead with High-Quality Win
Gerwyn Price defeated Chris Dobey 6-2 in a thrilling match that featured nine 180s. Dobey took the first leg, but Price levelled the score after kicking off the second leg with a 180 throw.
Price took control, leading 3-1 as both players averaged over 107. Dobey fought back to make it 3-2, but Price began to pull away at 4-2. The crowd enjoyed the high-quality darts on display as Price sealed the win, booking a semi-final spot against Rob Cross.
Humphries and Van Gerwen Engage in Thrilling Semi-Final
The first semi-final featured Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen in a closely contested match. Humphries took the first two legs, with Van Gerwen seemingly still finding his footing after his earlier stumble against Littler.
Van Gerwen claimed the third leg after both players missed several opportunities, which appeared to give him a boost of confidence. He then pulled level at 2-2, setting the stage for an intense battle between the two players.
Luke Humphries maintained his composure, capitalizing on Michael van Gerwen's missed checkout opportunity to take a 3-2 lead. He quickly extended his advantage to 5-2 after Van Gerwen missed multiple darts.
Van Gerwen kept the match alive by taking the eighth leg, reducing the deficit to 5-3 despite throwing inconsistently. However, Humphries ultimately sealed the win, booking his spot in the final after Van Gerwen couldn't sustain his comeback attempts.
Price Dominates to Reach Final
Gerwyn Price surged to a 2-0 lead over Rob Cross, but Cross narrowed the gap to 2-1 after Price missed a chance to go 3-0 up. However, Price regained momentum, jumping to 3-1 and then 4-1, establishing a significant gap.
Price continued his dominance, extending his lead to 5-1 with a three-dart average of over 108. Cross kept the semi-final alive with a 5-2 score, but ultimately, Price sealed the win with a 6-2 victory, booking his spot in the final.
Price Takes Commanding Victory
Gerwyn Price started the final strongly, taking the first leg and continuing his fine form from the night. Luke Humphries responded with a clinical double-19 checkout to level the match at 1-1.
Price didn't make it easy for Humphries, but the world number one capitalized on his opportunities, repeating the double-19 checkout to take a 2-1 lead after three legs, showcasing his skill and composure under pressure.
Price missed several darts, but Humphries couldn't capitalize in the fourth leg, allowing Price to level the match at 2-2. The fifth leg was intense, with both players producing remarkable darts, and Humphries eventually took it 3-2, leaving both players visibly perplexed.
Price responded with incredible darts to level the match at 3-3, keeping the contest alive and setting the stage for a thrilling showdown.
Another series of errors by Luke Humphries gave Gerwyn Price the chance to take the lead, and he seized it, going 4-3 up. Price's confidence grew, and he extended his lead to 5-3, putting immense pressure on Humphries.
However, Humphries fought back, narrowing the deficit to 5-4. Ultimately, Price secured the win with a decisive finish, claiming the final leg with tops to triumph 6-4 and take the night.
Quarter-Final Results
The quarter-finals delivered thrilling matches:
- Luke Humphries defeated Nathan Aspinall 6-3
- Michael van Gerwen edged Luke Littler 6-5
- Rob Cross dominated Stephen Bunting 6-1
- Gerwyn Price bested Chris Dobey 6-2
Semi-Final Results
The semi-finals saw:
- Luke Humphries beat Michael van Gerwen 6-4
- Gerwyn Price convincingly defeated Rob Cross 6-2
Final Result
Gerwyn Price won the night, defeating Luke Humphries 6-4 in the final.
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