Michael van Gerwen hits 167 in opening World Championship win

Michael van Gerwen celebrates winning the Cazoo Premier League at The O2, London. Picture date: Thursday May 25, 2023.

Michael van Gerwen began his bid for a third World Championship title by easing into the third round.

The Dutchman has not won the biggest tournament in darts since 2019 and is ready to end that drought, opening his campaign with a 3-0 win over Keane Barry.