Gerwyn Price eases past Keane Barry to reach third round at Alexandra Palace

Former champion Gerwyn Price blitzed past Keane Barry 3-0 to secure his place in the third round of the World Darts Championship – but James Wade crashed out at the first hurdle against Jermaine Wattimena.

The Iceman – whose 2021 title win came behind closed doors at Alexandra Palace – had not reached the last eight at any major tournament this year, but wasted little time in racing through the opening set without dropping a leg.

Irishman Barry, who had impressed in his first-round win over Kim Huybrechts, finally got on the board after the break, but Welshman Price continued to find his range – although he did need double one on his way to eventually closing out the second set.

PRICE THRASHES BARRY! ❄️

Shades of the old Gerwyn Price as he blasts his way to a 3-0 win over Keane Barry!

What a start for The Iceman!