Auckland Darts Masters: Gary Anderson and Peter Wright suffer first-round exits

Auckland Darts Masters

First Round (Best of 11 legs)

Michael Smith 6-0 Rob Szabo
Daryl Gurney 6-2 Rob Modra
James Wade (4) 6-2 Mark Cleaver
Raymond van Barneveld (3) 6-4 Warren Parry
Phil Taylor 6-4 Darren Herewini
Simon Whitlock 6-4 Cody Harris
Gary Anderson (1) 4-6 Kyle Anderson
Peter Wright (2) 4-6 Corey Cadby
full results and schedule

Defending champion Gary Anderson suffered a shock first-round exit in the Auckland Darts Masters on Friday.

The Flying Scotsman was beaten 6-4 by Kyle Anderson, who secured his place in Saturday's quarter-finals where he will face fellow-Aussie Simon Whitlock.

Sky Bet can't separate the pair in the latest betting pricing them up at 5/6 to reach the semi-finals.

Peter Wright is also out, losing 6-4 to Australian Corey Cadby.

But recently crowned World Matchplay champion Phil Taylor is through after beating Darren Herewini 6-4.

'The Power' now meets Raymond van Barneveld in the last eight after the Dutchman saw off Warren Parry by the same margin. Sky Bet make Taylor the 4/9 favourite to progress with Barney a 13/8 shot.

Related links

Sky Bet's darts odds