Merry Kistmas for Christian as he lands World Championship nine-darter

Christian Kist threw a nine-dart finish at the World Championship at Alexandra Palace (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Christian Kist earned himself a bumper payday by firing a stunning nine-dart finish at the World Championship.

The Dutchman threw the perfect leg in the opening set of his first-round match against Madars Razma to scoop £60,000 – more than he would earn if he reached the quarter-final stage.