Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen have advanced to the final of the World Matchplay darts tournament in Blackpool, where they will compete in a showdown. Van Gerwen, seeking his fourth title, considers himself the underdog against Humphries, who leads comfortably in the world rankings. Humphries, in his first final, defeated James Wade, while Van Gerwen overcame Michael Smith to reach the championship match. The final, featuring an 18-leg format, is highly anticipated after both players showcased remarkable performances in the semi-finals. Van Gerwen aims to assert his dominance over Humphries, emphasizing the importance of maintaining his scoring power for victory.