Andrew Gilding produced the standout performance of Players Championship 13 with a staggering 118.66 average, the highest of the day on the Pro Tour. The Englishman's display underlined his sharp form and sent a clear message to the field, as such averages are rarely seen at this level.
Behind Gilding, Dirk van Duijvenbode followed with a 109.10 average, confirming his reputation as one of the circuit's most prolific scorers. Jermaine Wattimena also appeared multiple times on the list, pointing to a strong and consistent day for the Dutchman. Chris Dobey posted two averages over 102, squeezing into the top five, while Kevin Doets—who secured his first PDC ranking title by defeating Luke Woodhouse 8-5 in the final—also recorded two 100-plus averages.
Other top names on the list included Ritchie Edhouse (104.87), James Hurrell (103.93), Rob Cross (102.72), and Mensur Suljovic (102.48). The depth of quality on show highlighted how much the standard at the top of darts has increased, with a whole group consistently averaging over 100. The Players Championship resumes this afternoon with the fourteenth event of the year in Hildesheim.
