German duo Daniel Klose & Paul Krohne and Belgian pair Andy Baetens & Brian Raman have taken a commanding early lead in their respective groups on Day One of the International Pairs Darts. Both teams achieved perfect records, sweeping all their matches to top their tables. They are now strongly positioned to join Team Wales in Saturday’s highly anticipated Grand Finale of the Modus Super Series.
German Powerhouse: Klose & Krohne’s Perfect Run
Team Germany, featuring former PDC Tour Card Holders Daniel Klose and Paul Krohne, truly dominated Group C. They completed a **flawless sweep, winning all five of their matches** and securing a maximum 10 points out of a possible 10. Their impressive victories came against teams from Kenya, Northern Ireland, Netherlands, Ireland, and France, showcasing their consistent form.
After Day One in Group C, the standings are:
- 1st: Team Germany (Klose & Krohne) – 10 points (5 wins)
- 2nd: Team Netherlands – 6 points
- 3rd: Team Ireland – 6 points
- 4th: Team Kenya – 4 points
- 5th: Team Northern Ireland – 2 points
- 6th: Team France – 2 points
The competition remains tight for the other qualification spots, but Germany has set a high bar.
Belgian Brilliance: Baetens & Raman’s Unbeaten Streak
Over in Group B, Team Belgium, represented by Andy Baetens and Brian Raman, mirrored Germany’s success. They also achieved a **perfect clean sweep, winning all four of their matches** on Thursday evening to rack up a maximum 8 points out of 8. Their opponents included formidable teams from England, Canada, Scotland, and the USA, proving their strength against a diverse international field.
The Group B standings after Day One are:
- 1st: Team Belgium (Baetens & Raman) – 8 points (4 wins)
- 2nd: Team USA – 6 points
- 3rd: Team Canada – 2 points
- 4th: Team Scotland – 2 points
- 5th: Team England – 2 points
Belgium’s performance puts them in an excellent position as the tournament progresses.
What’s Next: The Race to the Finale
The Modus Super Series International Pairs continues on Friday, with teams battling fiercely to secure their place in Saturday’s Grand Finale. The ultimate goal is to join Team Wales, who have already qualified, in the final showdown.
Both **Klose & Krohne (Germany) and Baetens & Raman (Belgium) have established themselves as frontrunners**, demonstrating exceptional skill and teamwork. Friday’s play will be crucial as other teams push to catch up and challenge for qualification.
Group C matches will kick off from 1:00 PM BST, followed by Group B commencing from 10:00 PM BST. Fans can follow the exciting action and witness who will ultimately emerge victorious and earn their spot in the final stage of this thrilling international darts event.
Source: Based on an article from Darts World Magazine.
