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Michael van Gerwen and Gary Anderson seeking more silverware in World Cup of Darts

Raymond van Barneveld Michael van Gerwen win World Cup of Darts 2014 (picture Lawrence Lustig)
Image: Raymond van Barneveld and Michael van Gerwen begin the defence of their title (picture by Lawrence Lustig)

World No 1 Michael van Gerwen and world champion Gary Anderson start their pursuit of more silverware on the second night of the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt.

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'Mighty Mike' resumes his successful partnership with Raymond van Barneveld as the Netherlands begin the defence of their title against the United States, live on Sky Sports 1 HD at 7pm.

Van Gerwen and Van Barneveld are attempting to retain the trophy after inflicting a 3-0 loss on English duo Phil Taylor and Adrian Lewis in last year's final.

Anderson, who defeated Van Gerwen in the recent Premier League final, teams up with Peter 'Snakebite' Wright for Scotland’s opening clash against Singapore.  

Wales begin their campaign against Hong Kong, with Martin Webster and Jamie Lewis hoping to improve on the team's quarter-final exit in 2014.

In the opening match of the night, former world champion John Part features in the Canada line-up as they kick off a packed schedule against New Zealand.

Sky Sports darts expert Wayne Mardle is looking forward to seeing Van Gerwen and Van Barneveld take to the oche against the USA. 

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For me, the match of the evening has got to be Scotland taking on Singapore. Paul Lim and Harith Lim should not be underestimated. They are two world-class players so Peter Wright and Gary Anderson must be on their game.
Wayne Mardle

"They are the current World Cup holders and they are the best pairing," he said. "Last year they proved that.

"There are some really good games there. For me, the match of the evening has got to be Scotland taking on Singapore. Paul Lim and Harith Lim should not be underestimated. They are two world-class players so Peter Wright and Gary Anderson must be on their game.

"I hope South Africa's Devon Petersen does his little mirror dance and everything else. We want a bit of fun up here."

Tonight's matches:

Canada (11) v New Zealand
Sweden (15) v Hungary
Wales (7) v Hong Kong
Republic of Ireland (10) v Poland
Northern Ireland (6) v Thailand
Scotland (2) v Singapore
Netherlands (3) v United States of America
South Africa (14) v Finland

Watch tonight's matches in the World Cup of Darts live on Sky Sports 1 from 7pm. 

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