Greg Ritchie and David Evans took the early lead on Thursday in ending Day One of their respective groups, top, as they look to join Leonard Gates in Saturday’s finale at the Modus Super Series, whilst Jarred Cole fired in a perfect nine-dart leg along the way.
Ritchie, who last appeared at the Super Series back in October 2022, made his long-awaited return by taking the early lead in Group C, after winning four matches from five
The Scot recorded victories against Max de Jong, Mike Warburton, Jarred Cole and Michael Burgoyne, with his only defeat coming against Ashley Coleman, to sit on 8 points from a possible 10 thus far.
Elsewhere, Ashley Coleman and Mike Warburton also ended the day on 8 points each but sit 2nd and 3rd respectively behind Ritchie on leg difference.
Nine Dart star Jarred Cole sits in 4th on 4 points, Michael Burgoyne in 5th on 2 points and Max de Jong bottom on 0 points, having suffered five straight defeats.
In Group B, David Evans took the early lead, after completing a clean sweep with four wins from four, as he recorded victories against Llew Bevan, Andreas Harrysson, David Davies and Connor Scutt, to end the night on a maximum 8 points from 8.
Elsewhere, Andreas Harrysson ended the evening in 2nd on 6 points, whilst David Davies sits in 3rd on 4 points, Connor Scutt in 4th on 2 points and Llew Bevan bottom on 0 points, having suffered four straight defeats.
The Modus Super Series continues on Friday with players continuing to battle out as they aim to join Leonard Gates in Saturday’s finale, with Ritchie and Evans taking the early lead thus far.
Group C will commence from 1pm GMT and Group B will commence from 10pm GMT.
Play will be streamed live on the Modus YouTube channel, Sporty Stuff TV or via various bookmaker’ websites worldwide.
Modus Super Series Week Five
Group C (Day One)
(Thursday 28th March)
Ashley Coleman 4-2 Michael Burgoyne
Mike Warburton 4-3 Jarred Cole
Greg Ritchie 4-2 Max de Jong
Jarred Cole 4-0 Michael Burgoyne (Cole hits a nine-dart leg)
Ashley Coleman 4-2 Max de Jong
Greg Ritchie 4-0 Mike Warburton
Michael Burgoyne 4-2 Max de Jong
Greg Ritchie 4-1 Jarred Cole
Mike Warburton 4-1 Ashley Coleman
Jarred Cole 4-2 Max de Jong
Mike Warburton 4-3 Michael Burgoyne
Ashley Coleman 4-1 Greg Ritchie
Mike Warburton 4-1 Max de Jong
Ashley Coleman 4-1 Jarred Cole
Greg Ritchie 4-2 Michael Burgoyne
Group B (Day One)
Connor Scutt 4-3 Llew Bevan
Andreas Harrysson 4-2 David Davies
David Evans 4-1 Llew Bevan
David Davies 4-2 Connor Scutt
David Evans 4-3 Andreas Harrysson
David Davies 4-1 Llew Bevan
Andreas Harrysson 4-2 Connor Scutt
David Evans 4-2 David Davies
Andreas Harrysson 4-0 Llew Bevan
David Evans 4-2 Connor Scutt
—–Ends—–
Images: WDF/Chris Sargeant
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