Michael Smith gets another shot at glory after toppling Raymond van Barneveld

Michael Smith is into his ninth major final after beating Raymond Van Barneveld in the Grand Slam of Darts semi-final (Taylor Lanning/PDC)

Michael Smith will get another shot at finally winning a major title after ending Raymond van Barneveld’s renaissance at the Grand Slam of Darts.

Smith beat Van Barneveld 16-12 in the semi-final in Wolverhampton to make it through to a ninth career final in which he will be desperate to end a run of eight defeats.