The current rankings in the world of darts are as follows:
– Luke Littler is leading in averages, OChE, and 171-180 scores.
– Michael van Gerwen is at the top spot for doubles and 99, 101+ Checkouts.
Michael van Gerwen, who has been struggling with his finishing since his 2019 World Championship title, surprised everyone by clinching the PDC’s checkout and high-finish champion spot. His recent performance in Hungary was exceptional, with a nine-darter, a 170 checkout, and a 110 finish in the final’s deciding leg.
Van Gerwen has been hitting doubles with 48% accuracy over his last 200 legs, just behind Damon Heta’s record. Despite his solid finishing, Van Gerwen’s power scoring has been lacking, as he only managed to hit five 180s in 35 legs during his final session in Budapest.
Gary Anderson, on the other hand, has been on top form, winning matches with three averages over 105 and defeating veteran players like Jonny Clayton and James Wade. He is now within one point of a 100 average and would be expected to win 62.4% of legs against average ProTour rivals.
The young sensation Luke Littler has been impressing with his performances, but Anderson’s experience and skill still make him a formidable opponent. Despite their age gap, Anderson is not far behind Littler in averages and is capable of throwing over 100 180s in a season.
Gian van Veen came close to winning his first PDC stage title, surpassing Raymond van Barneveld on the Form Guide and reaching #17 in averages. Meanwhile, Wessel Nijman, another rising star from the Netherlands, has been performing exceptionally well in the Players Championship events, with a higher average than Littler.
Connor Scutt, currently leading the Challenge Tour Order of Merit, has been making waves in the Players Championship events. With an average above 94 and a win rate of 53.5% against ProTour opponents, Scutt is on the cusp of breaking into the top 32 in form rankings.
Overall, the world of darts is seeing a mix of young talent and seasoned veterans competing at the highest level. With players like Van Gerwen, Anderson, Littler, and Nijman showcasing their skills, the competition is fiercer than ever.
*OChE (Ordinal Checkout Efficiency) is a metric that measures the efficiency of players in converting their averages into legs won on the ProTour. It takes into account the checkout rates for 4, 5, 6, and 7 visits to determine a player’s expected win rate.
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