Stephen Bunting showcased his growing confidence and form as he stormed to his first-ever Premier League Darts nightly win in Berlin, defeating Gerwyn Price 6-5 in a tense final.
After weeks of frustration and near-misses, ‘The Bullet’ finally broke his winless streak decisively, claiming five crucial points. Bunting took down Nathan Aspinall, Luke Humphries, and Gerwyn Price en route to victory, closing in on Chris Dobey in the standings, despite still sitting at the bottom of the table after nine weeks.
Match Recap: A Nail-Biting Final
The final started dramatically, with Bunting missing chances to capitalize on a struggling Price. Despite early missed opportunities, he found his rhythm and broke Price’s throw with an 87 checkout on the bull to level at 1-1.
The match saw multiple missed doubles and exchanges of breaks, with neither player able to dominate. Price took a narrow 3-2 lead after Bunting failed to convert a 108 checkout. However, ‘The Bullet’ hit back immediately, leveling at 3-3.
Bunting surged ahead with a 96 checkout for 4-3, but Price responded with a 76 checkout, roaring in celebration as he made it 4-4. The tension peaked when Price edged one leg away from victory at 5-4 after Bunting squandered a chance to break.
With the pressure mounting, Bunting produced a stunning final push. A fifth maximum set up an 86 checkout, but a dramatic miss on the bull kept the match alive. In a high-stakes moment, Price—distracted by crowd whistles—failed to convert his opportunity, allowing Bunting a second chance to force a decider.
Holding his nerve, Bunting punished Price’s 170 miss and sealed the match with a clinical 107 checkout, completing a sensational comeback victory.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Stephen Bunting | Gerwyn Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Dart Average | 93.49 | 93.12 |
| 100+ Throws | 11 | 10 |
| 140+ Throws | 4 | 9 |
| 180s Thrown | 5 | 2 |
| Highest Checkout | 96 | 76 |
| Checkouts 100+ | 0 | 0 |
| Checkout % | 29.4% | 22.7% |
| Checkouts (total) | 5/17 | 5/22 |
A Night to Remember for ‘The Bullet’
This victory boosts Bunting’s confidence and keeps his playoff hopes alive as the Premier League season enters its crucial second half. After weeks of frustration, this breakthrough win could be the catalyst he needs to climb further up the table.
With momentum on his side, can Stephen Bunting carry this form into the upcoming weeks and push for a place in the top four? One thing is certain—his Berlin triumph has reignited his Premier League campaign spectacularly.
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