Van Barneveld exits Swiss Darts Trophy as Chisnall edges through

Raymond van Barneveld was knocked out of the Swiss Darts Trophy as Dave Chisnall survived a deciding leg to advance in Basel.

Van Barneveld lost 6-3 to fellow Dutchman Maik Kuivenhoven, who will face Jonny Clayton in Saturday’s second round.

Chisnall beat Alan Soutar 6-5 to book a meeting with Josh Rock.

Swiss Darts Trophy: Chisnall sets up Rock clash

Chisnall and Soutar went the full 11 legs before the Englishman secured his place in the next round.

His meeting with Rock is scheduled for Saturday’s evening session, which starts at 6pm BST. Kuivenhoven’s match against Clayton is also on the evening programme.

Earlier on Friday, Joe Cullen lost to Tom Bissell in another deciding-leg contest.

Rob Cross progressed with a 6-3 victory over Mario Vandenbogaerde and will face Luke Woodhouse on Saturday afternoon.

The tournament results and schedule detail the route through the weekend’s action.