James Wade and Michael van Gerwen will go head to head in the semi-finals of the Ladbrokes World Championship after the pair both came out on top in thrilling battles on Saturday evening.

World number three Wade produced a fine display of clinical finishing to see off Wez Newton 5-4, while van Gerwen defeated defending champion Adrian Lewis by the same scoreline in an all-time classic at London’s Alexandra Palace.

Raymond van Barnveld will face Phil Taylor in the last four, after ‘Barney’ claimed an impressive victory against Simon Whitlock on Friday.

The semi-finals take place on Sunday evening, with the victors contesting the final for the £200,000 first prize and new Sid Waddell trophy on New Years Day.

Full match reports are available to read on each of the players’ official UK websites (see links below).

James Wade 5 – 4 Wez Newton – Match report

Michael van Gerwen 5 – 4 Adrian Lewis – Match report

Raymond van Barneveld 5 – 1 Simon Whitlock – Match report

By Chris Murphy

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Simon Whitlock came out on top in a thrilling last 16 match against Dave Chisnall, while James Wade, Michael van Gerwen and Raymond van Barneveld all won through to the quarter-finals of the Ladbrokes World Championship on Thursday.

Whitlock defeated Chisnall in a dramatic tie break, with ‘The Wizard’ producing a spectacular 152 finish to save the match when it looked like his opponent was about to seal victory.

The Australian will meet Raymond van Barneveld in the last eight on Friday evening after ‘Barney’ stormed past Gary Anderson 4 – 0.

James Wade beat Vincent van der Voort by the same scoreline and will face Wez Newton on Saturday, when van Gerwen will take on reigning World Champion Adrian Lewis after defeating Colin Lloyd 4-1.

Simon Whitlock 4 – 3 Dave Chisnall – Match report

James Wade 4 – 0 Vincent van der Voort – Match report

Michael van Gerwen 4 – 1 Colin Lloyd – Match report

Raymond van Barneveld 4 – 0 Gary Anderson – Match report

By Chris Murphy

Images courtesy of Lawrence Lustig/PDC

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