Two darts at double 10 go astray for Peter Wright - and Michael Smith shows him where that exact target is to re-establish a two-leg cushion.

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Michael Smith fails to push home that advantage with a very poor leg on throw.

Peter 'Snakebite' Wright follows Bully Boy's lead by nailing double top - all three legs have been won on 20s.

He made that leg look even easier, a cracking 180 sets up a 46 finish and he only needs one dart at double top.

Early break of throw - and it's only first to six legs, don't forget - so this is a significant advantage.

Michael Smith is one of those players who just makes the game look easy.

Not the best quality opening leg but he takes out 97 with two darts - treble 19 and tops - like it was easy as pie.

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Peter Wright says the hunger is there after a disappointing year in 2023.

His ranking has dropped and he has a lot of work to do this year.

Here comes the mohicaned maestro Peter Wright, a crowd favourite wherever he goes.

New hairdo, different coloured head tattoo, different shirt almost every time he plays. Look up the word 'character' in the dictionary and there'd be a picture of this man.

Michael Smith a far more understated chap but just as good as throwing them arrows. Should be another cracker to follow the opener.

Second up is another battle of ex-world champs and indeed a repeat of the 2022 World Championship final no less.

On that occasion, Scotland's Peter Wright got the better of Michael Smith by seven sets to five but 'Bully Boy' would claim the title the following year by beating Michael van Gerwen.

Both of these players had a bit of a dry 2023 majors-wise - and both had to come through final-leg deciders against Asian Tour opponents in round one here.

Englishman Smith, remember, is the defending champion here in Bahrain, having won the inaugural tournament last year.

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That huge win for Wales' Gerwyn Price means he will face either Nathan Aspinall or 16-year-old in the semi-finals later tonight.

Double one is known as 'madhouse' - and Gerwyn Price wins a mad leg to oust the world champion!

Luke Humphries was twice unable to take advantage of big mistakes from the 'Iceman' in that 10th leg and Price eventually lands double one to win a thriller.

If that's an aperitif for the evening, bring it on.

It's also put paid to Humphries' 20-match winning run dating back almost two months.

Gerwyn Price makes a huge mess of 25, hitting single 20, meaning he needs single one and double two.

He can't do it - but neither can Luke Humphries checkout 52.

Then Price busts double one, drama!

Two big 140s from Price put him in command of this crucial leg, he'll be first to a finish and surely first to a double...

Really routine leg on throw for Luke Humphries - but the world number one has to break Gerwyn Price's throw to stay in the Bahrain Masters...

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Two missed arrers at double 12 from Gerwyn Price but Luke Humphries reciprocates with two misses too.

Price lands double 12 at the third attempt - he's one leg from victory and from ending Humphries' 20-match winning streak.

And now a break for the Welshman! One dart at double 20 and that's all he needs!

Few more intimidating sights and sounds in sport than Gerwyn Price's resounding roar and fercoious fist-pump.

And we get a big one after he lands double top to checkout 73 and hold his throw. Crucial hold because Luke Humphries had missed a dart at double 16 to break throw for a 4-2 lead.

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Classy 78 two-dart checkout from the world champ.

He's turned this around from 2-1 down.

Luke Humphries breaks straight back!

Gerwyn Price was close to a magnificent 160 checkout but missed double 20 and the world number one nails 16s to capitalise.

It's a big night of darts with the world's best in action - and we are keen to get your thoughts.

Can 16-year-old Luke Littler go all the way to the title? If not, who's your pick?

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A first max 180 for Gerwyn Price who is threatening a break of throw - and, bang, he gets it with double top.

Quickfire matches these, remember - only first to six legs so every break of throw is vital.

Goodness me, Luke Humphries a whisker away from a stunning 150 finish as he lands two treble 19s but just misses double 18.

He gets another chance but both players miss doubles before Price gets on the board - literally and figuratively - with double 5.