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Jon Doel

Wales win World Cup of Darts for first time in history amid emotional scenes

Wales have won the World Cup of Darts with a stunning 3-0 demolition of top seeds England in the final.

Gerwyn Price and Johnny Clayton's triumph was the first time in history Wales have lifted the trophy. The whitewash against Michael Smith and Rob Cross was only the second clean sweep ever seen in a final.

World number three Price was on top form to dispatch fourth-ranked Smith to with a record 4-1 win, while world number 16 Clayton averaged 105 as he beat Cross, ranked 11 places higher, 4-2.

The Welsh pair had lost to Singapore in the first round last year, but were in scintillating form this time. Price finished with a 64 checkout in the deciding leg of the doubles with a double top to seal the title and spark emotional scenes as the pair embraced and celebrated.

"I'm the proudest man on the planet at this moment," Clayton said. "To play alongside this great player - the best in the world at this moment - it's awesome."

Price added: "I've won the Grand Slam back-to-back and the Grand Prix a couple of weeks ago and the World Series, but to win for Wales it means a lot."

The historic win in Austria saw the men take the £70,000 top prize. Wales had previously reached the final of the tournament in 2010 and 2017.

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