Wales advances in World Cup of Darts after win over Lithuania
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:41 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Wales commenced their third World Cup of Darts campaign with a decisive 4-1 victory against Lithuania in Frankfurt, Germany, on June 11. The pairing of Jonny Clayton and Nick Kenny overcame opponents Darius Labanauskas and Mindaugas Barauskas after losing the opening leg, winning four consecutive legs to clinch the match. This tournament marks a new team dynamic for Wales, as Gerwyn Price is absent, allowing Kenny to make his debut. Wales will compete against Thailand next, with a chance to secure a second-round spot by winning that match.
- •Wales defeated Lithuania 4-1 in World Cup of Darts opener.
- •Jonny Clayton and Nick Kenny represented Wales in the match.
- •The victory came after losing the first leg.
- •Wales will face Thailand next to determine Group C leader.
- •Gerwyn Price's withdrawal allowed Nick Kenny to debut.
- 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Wales beat Lithuania in World Cup of Darts opener
- 9:27 PMBBC Sport — Wales beat Lithuania in World Cup of Darts opener
"Wales begin their quest for a third World Cup of Darts title with a convincing 4-1 win over Lithuania.
"Wales began their quest for a third World Cup of Darts title with a convincing 4-1 win over Lithuania.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 9:41 PMWales beat Lithuania in World Cup of Darts opener
Wales begin their quest for a third World Cup of Darts title with a convincing 4-1 win over Lithuania.
- BBC SportJun 11, 2026, 9:27 PMWales beat Lithuania in World Cup of Darts opener
Wales began their quest for a third World Cup of Darts title with a convincing 4-1 win over Lithuania.
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