Summary

  • Gary Anderson beats Adrian Lewis 7-5

  • The 'Flying Scotsman' retains his title

  • Anderson hit a 170 checkout in final set

  • Record number of 180s: Lewis 19, Anderson 15

  • Venue: Alexandra Palace, London

  1. Lewis 1-1 Andersonpublished at 19:33

    Third set: 1-0

    Better from Lewis, who peppers the red bit to register his third maximum. He keeps Anderson at bay and will have six from 121 for the opening leg. Double 16 for the 121 checkout... just inside the wire. Tidied up with double eight.

  2. Lewis 1-1 Andersonpublished at 19:31

    Third set: 0-0

    We're back. All square in the race to seven. Lewis has the arrers in hand.

  3. Postpublished at 19:31 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2016

    Phil Taylor
  4. Lewis 1-1 Andersonpublished at 19:29

    Another break. What do darts players do in these breaks? Comfort stop? Phone their mum? Check Twitter?

  5. Anderson wins the second set 3-0published at 19:27

    Lewis 1-1 Anderson

    Curious from Lewis, who looks to be a different man from the first set. Anderson, though, is living up to his Flying Scotsman nickname. He's on 41 for the set with Lewis miles back. Tops! An 11-darter and it's levels, you devils.

    Adrian LewisImage source, PA
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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:26 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2016

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    Elgan Evan Alderman: My money's on Ben Stokes tonight.

  7. Lewis 1-0 Andersonpublished at 19:25

    Second set: 0-2

    A chance for Anderson as Lewis gets sloppy on his own throw. The Palace sings as Anderson effectively steals the darts, he'll have a shot at 60 even though Lewis hits his second maximum. Tops for Anderson. He'll throw for the set...

  8. Postpublished at 19:24 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2016

    There's only one winner for fellow Scot Jamie Murray...

  9. Lewis 1-0 Andersonpublished at 19:23

    Second set: 0-1

    Anderson, by the way, averaged 132 in the first set of last night's semi-final win over Jelle Klaasen. Tonight that average was below 80. That's better from the Scot, a 180 keeping Lewis at arm's length. He'll come for 81 as Lewis waits on 82.

    Double 12, easy peasy. Better from Anderson.

    Gary AndersonImage source, PA
  10. Postpublished at 19:21

    The players take a break after the first set, but are back on stage now for the second. Anderson has the arrers in hand.

  11. Postpublished at 19:22 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2016

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  12. Lewis wins the first set 3-1published at 19:19

    Lewis 1-0 Anderson

    He had to chase around the board, but he eventually sealed it with double five. Lewis winning the first set is no great shakes - he did have the darts - but he won it by breaking Anderson's throw. The champion barely turned up for that opening salvo.

    Adrian LewisImage source, PA
  13. First 180 maximumpublished at 19:17

    First set: 2-1

    We're still looking for that first maximum, with both men shaking their heads as the red bit at 20 is safe from a pounding. There it is, the first from Lewis, who can win the set with a break here...

  14. Lewis 0-0 Andersonpublished at 19:16

    First set: 2-1

    Lewis is a huge man. If he tells you it's Christmas, you sing carols. He's getting into a better grooves, looking for 132 with two bulls. Missed the second. He's back for tops, landing one in the lipstick. We're on throw.

    Adrian LewisImage source, Getty Images
  15. Lewis 0-0 Andersonpublished at 19:15

    First set: 1-1

    They sing for Anderson as he throws first in the second leg. I'm surprised we haven't had a maximum yet. Oooohhh, that's ugly. Only 278 from Anderson, but Lewis doesn't take advantage. There's definite tension out there. Anderson looks for 119, but can't take it. Lewis 120 for a break. No.

    Anderson 79. One at tops... pulled low, but Lewis can't take out three chances at double 10. Eventually it's Anderson, but it's scrappy.

    Gary AndersonImage source, PA
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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:13 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2016

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    Pranav Madabhushi: Lewis has to throw incredible doubles to beat Anderson. Anderson's doubles efficiency is nearly perfect.

    Liam Forsyth: The form and head to head says Anderson, and you can be sure he'll be out to avenge his loss in 2011. Game on!

  17. Lewis 0-0 Andersonpublished at 19:13 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2016

    First set: 1-0

    Solid start from Lewis, who makes the early running to leave Anderson trailing miles behind. The man from Stoke is first down to a finish. 121 with Anderson miles back. Double eight nailed at the first time of asking. Easy.

  18. Postpublished at 19:10

    They're singing for Anderson as the players throw some warm-up darts. The dancing girls depart, we're ready to go.

    Lewis has the darts.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 19:10 Greenwich Mean Time 3 January 2016

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    Jonathan #JB17: Gary Anderson to win it 7-5 he'll take some beating after last night.

  20. Postpublished at 19:09

    "And now, the pride of Scotland. The reigning and defending champion of the woooooorrrlllllldddd, the Flying Scotsman, Gary Anderson!"

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