Ricky Evans Upsets Dave Chisnall at World Darts

The Darts World Cup has begun with unexpected outcomes, notably Ricky Evans' dramatic 3-2 victory over sixth seed Dave Chisnall in a sudden-death leg. Evans, who entertained the crowd with a festive entrance, capitalized on Chisnall's miscalculation during a crucial moment of the match. This defeat marked Chisnall as the 13th seed to exit the tournament in round two, while former World Champion Daryl Cross also faced elimination. Evans expressed his disbelief at the crowd's support, humorously reflecting on his performance and the festive atmosphere. Other matches featured Ricardo Pietreczko upsetting Gian van Veen and Daryl Gurney narrowly defeating Florian Hempel, indicating a tournament filled with surprises and fierce competition.