Raymond Smith knocks out Stephen Bunting at New Zealand Darts Masters
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:13 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Raymond Smith eliminated Stephen Bunting in the last 16 at the New Zealand Darts Masters in Auckland on August 14. Smith secured a 6-2 victory, winning five consecutive legs and finishing with a 124 checkout. Smith’s performance set him up for a quarter-final match against Adam Leek, who won in a dramatic final leg against Ross Smith. Gian van Veen, Gerwyn Price, and Jonny Clayton also advanced to the quarter-finals, with Van Veen dominating Jonny Tata. The quarter-finals are scheduled for August 15.
- •Smith averaged 99.81 and converted 86% of his doubles.
- •Gian van Veen defeated Jonny Tata 6-1.
- •Gerwyn Price won 6-1 against Mark Cleaver.
- •Quarter-finals feature Smith vs Adam Leek and Price vs Damon Heta.
- •Tournament continues with quarter-finals on August 15.
"Stephen Bunting was the highest-profile casualty on day one of the New Zealand Darts Masters as he was dumped out of the last 16 by Raymond Smith in Auckland.
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