Completed Match

Full leg data

European Tour 7 - International Darts Open 2026 • Round of 32 • 23 May 2026, 19:25 UTC • Best of 11 legs

WinnerMichael van Gerwen
Score6–5
DataFull leg data

Why this match was won

Post-match verdict

Michael van Gerwen won 6–5. The result was driven by a 6.0 percentage point checkout edge for Madars Razma; the longest leg run belonging to Madars Razma at 3 legs. The pre-match read landed, but the useful work is explaining why.

Average gap0.8 ptsMichael van Gerwen led the 3-dart average.
Checkout gap6.0 ptsMadars Razma finished cleaner on doubles.
Leg flow3-leg runMadars Razma had the longest scoring burst.
Pre-match edgeEdge landedPre-match lean matched the winner

Pre-match edge post-mortem

Pre-match lean matched the winner
Edge landed

Michael van Gerwen delivered a result consistent with the pre-match lean, and the post-match review now needs to tighten the explanation around scoring, finishing, and match flow rather than rewrite the call.

Match comparison

One table, no stat-card cosplay
Michael van GerwenMadars Razma
89.5
3-dart averageMichael van Gerwen edge
88.8
96.3
First 9 averageMadars Razma edge
100.3
30.0%
Checkout %Madars Razma edge
36.0%
9
100+Madars Razma edge
21
7
140+Michael van Gerwen edge
2
3
180sMichael van Gerwen edge
0
164
Highest checkoutMichael van Gerwen edge
116

Key performance insights

Driven by the final stat split and leg availability
Madars Razma was the sharper finisher, clearing chances 6.0 percentage points better on doubles.
Madars Razma set the tone earlier in legs, opening with a 3.9 point First 9 advantage.
Michael van Gerwen took the final leg in 13 darts, closing the match at 6–5.

Leg-flow story

Runs, breaks, and decisive legs
Madars Razma produced the longest run of the match with 3 legs in a row.
4 legs were won against the throw, which is where the match pressure actually moved.
Michael van Gerwen closed the final leg at 6–5 in 13 darts.

Scoring and finishing

Volume plus conversion
Michael van Gerwen
3-dart avg89.5
180s / 140+ / 100+3 / 7 / 9
Checkout %30.0%
Highest checkout164
Checkouts6/20
Madars Razma
3-dart avg88.8
180s / 140+ / 100+0 / 2 / 21
Checkout %36.0%
Highest checkout116
Checkouts5/14

Momentum strip

Match flow by leg
L1Madars Razma
L2Madars Razma
L3Madars Razma
L4Michael van Gerwen
L5Michael van Gerwen
L6Madars Razma
L7Michael van Gerwen
L8Madars Razma
L9Michael van Gerwen
L10Michael van Gerwen
L11Michael van Gerwen

Leg-by-leg table

11 legs captured
LegWinnerDartsCheckout
Set 1 · Leg 1
Madars Razma
18
116
Set 1 · Leg 2Streak of 2
Madars Razma
20
7
Set 1 · Leg 3Streak of 3
Madars Razma
15Fast leg
92
Set 1 · Leg 4
Michael van Gerwen
13Fast leg
36
Set 1 · Leg 5Streak of 2
Michael van Gerwen
12Fast leg
164
Set 1 · Leg 6
Madars Razma
11Fast leg
59
Set 1 · Leg 7
Michael van Gerwen
18
127
Set 1 · Leg 8
Madars Razma
16
28
Set 1 · Leg 9
Michael van Gerwen
20
74
Set 1 · Leg 10Streak of 2
Michael van Gerwen
19
16
Set 1 · Leg 11Streak of 3
Michael van Gerwen
13Fast leg
32

Data coverage

Source and completeness
CoverageFull leg data
Stats rows2
Legs / visits11 / 117
Sourcefull_leg_data