Michael Smith beats Peter Wright at World Series of Darts Finals

Michael Smith got the better of world champion Peter Wright to book his place in the last eight of the World Series of Darts Finals in Amsterdam, where top seed Dimitri van den Bergh crashed out.

‘Bully Boy’ Smith – runner-up to Wright at Alexandra Palace in January – averaged 107.40 and landed five 180s on his way to a 6-4 victory.

Wright, who averaged almost 103 himself, missed doubles in three successive legs which proved costly as Smith opened up a 4-1 lead before closing out the win.

SUPER SMITH!Michael Smith produces the performance of the tournament so far, averaging 107.40 and landing five 180s to set up a repeat of the 2018 final against James Wade!