The International Pairs Darts tournament has reached its thrilling climax, with six national teams now confirmed for Saturday’s Grand Finale. Belgium delivered a flawless performance to top their group, joined by strong contenders from Germany, Ireland, USA, and Scotland, who all secured their spots on an action-packed Friday. These five teams now prepare to challenge Group A winners Wales for the ultimate title in the MODUS Super Series, promising an electrifying conclusion to the week.
The Road to the Grand Finale: Six Nations Emerge
The MODUS Super Series has been buzzing with anticipation throughout the International Pairs Week, culminating in Friday’s decisive group stages. After intense competition, five more formidable pairs punched their tickets to the highly anticipated Grand Finale, joining the already qualified duo from Wales, Richie Burnett and Kurt Parry, who dominated Group A earlier in the week.
Friday’s Fierce Battles: Group C & Group B Decided
Group C: Germany Leads the Charge
In Group C, it was Team Germany’s Daniel Klose and Paul Krohne who truly shone. Building on their strong start, they clinched the top spot with an impressive 18 points out of a possible 20. Their journey included four crucial victories against teams from France, Ireland, Netherlands, and Kenya, with their only defeat coming against Northern Ireland.
Securing the second qualification spot from Group C were Conor Heneghan and John O’Shea of Team Ireland, who finished with a commendable 14 points. Their consistent play earned them a well-deserved place in the finale.
Other teams in Group C put up a valiant fight, but ultimately fell short of qualification:
- Netherlands: 12 points
- Kenya: 8 points
- Northern Ireland: 6 points
- France: 2 points
Group B: Belgium’s Perfect Dominance
Group B witnessed an absolutely dominant display from Team Belgium’s Andy Baetens and Brian Raman. This experienced duo delivered a flawless performance, winning all four of their matches on Friday evening to achieve a maximum 16 points out of 16. Their victories over USA, Scotland, Canada, and England solidified their position as a top contender for the overall title.
Joining Belgium in the finale from Group B are Team USA’s Danny Baggish and Danny Lauby, who secured second place with 10 points, and Team Scotland’s Scott Campbell and Jim McEwan, who claimed the third and final qualification spot with 8 points.
The remaining teams in Group B battled hard but did not advance:
- Canada: 4 points
- England: 2 points
The Grand Finale: Who Will Claim the Crown?
The stage is now set for an electrifying conclusion on Saturday. The six elite pairings will go head-to-head for the prestigious weekly top prize. The qualified teams are:
- Wales: Richie Burnett & Kurt Parry
- Germany: Daniel Klose & Paul Krohne
- Ireland: Conor Heneghan & John O’Shea
- Belgium: Andy Baetens & Brian Raman
- USA: Danny Baggish & Danny Lauby
- Scotland: Scott Campbell & Jim McEwan
Darts fans worldwide can anticipate an evening of high-stakes action and incredible skill. Play is scheduled to begin from 7:30 PM BST. You can follow all the intense competition and dramatic moments through official tournament broadcasts and dedicated sports platforms, ensuring you don’t miss a single dart in the pursuit of the International Pairs title.
Source: Based on an article from Darts World Magazine.
