Rank | Player(s) | Event | Number of 180s | Match Outcome |
1 | Gary Anderson vs Jelle Klaasen | 2017 PDC World Championship QF | 22 180s combined | Anderson won 5-3 |
2 | Michael Smith vs Rob Cross | 2020 PDC World Championship SF | 21 180s combined | Cross won 5-4 |
3 | Adrian Lewis vs Gary Anderson | 2011 PDC World Championship Final | 20 180s combined | Lewis won 7-5 |
4 | Michael van Gerwen vs James Wade | 2014 Premier League Darts Final | 19 180s combined | Van Gerwen won 10-8 |
5 | Raymond van Barneveld vs Michael Smith | 2016 Premier League Darts Match | 18 180s combined | Van Barneveld won 7-5 |
6 | Peter Wright vs Gerwyn Price | 2020 World Matchplay Semi-Final | 18 180s combined | Wright won 17-15 |
7 | Phil Taylor vs Kevin Painter | 2002 PDC World Championship Final | 17 180s combined | Taylor won 7-6 |
8 | Glen Durrant vs Michael Smith | 2020 Premier League Darts Match | 16 180s combined | Draw 6-6 |
9 | Rob Cross vs Michael van Gerwen | 2019 Grand Slam of Darts QF | 15 180s combined | Cross won 16-14 |
10 | Daryl Gurney vs Mensur Suljovic | 2018 World Matchplay Semi-Final | 15 180s combined | Gurney won 17-15 |
11 | Adrian Lewis vs Dave Chisnall | 2014 World Grand Prix Semi-Final | 14 180s combined | Lewis won 17-15 |
12 | Gary Anderson vs Phil Taylor | 2016 World Matchplay Final | 14 180s combined | Anderson won 18-14 |
13 | Nathan Aspinall vs Gerwyn Price | 2021 World Matchplay QF | 14 180s combined | Aspinall won 16-15 |
14 | James Wade vs Michael Smith | 2019 Premier League Semi-Final | 13 180s combined | Wade won 10-9 |
15 | Vincent van der Voort vs Steve Beaton | 2015 European Championship Match | 12 180s combined | Beaton won 17-15 |
16 | Peter Wright vs Nathan Aspinall | 2022 Premier League Match | 12 180s combined | Wright won 10-7 |
17 | Michael Smith vs Glen Durrant | 2020 PDC World Championship Match | 12 180s combined | Smith won 4-3 |
18 | Raymond van Barneveld vs Phil Taylor | 2006 World Matchplay Semi-Final | 11 180s combined | Van Barneveld won 16-15 |
19 | Michael van Gerwen vs Gerwyn Price | 2021 Premier League Final | 11 180s combined | Van Gerwen won 11-9 |
20 | Phil Taylor vs Terry Jenkins | 2013 Grand Slam of Darts Final | 10 180s combined | Taylor won 16-13 |
1. Gary Anderson vs Jelle Klaasen (2017 PDC World Championship QF) – 22 180s Combined (Anderson Won 5-3)
The 2017 World Championship quarter-final between Gary Anderson and Jelle Klaasen delivered an electrifying display of scoring. Together, they hit a record-breaking 22 180s, with Anderson alone contributing 14 of them. The match was a relentless exchange of heavy scoring, with both players maintaining a blistering pace. Anderson’s superior finishing proved the difference, as he clinched the match 5-3 to advance to the semi-finals.

2. Michael Smith vs Rob Cross (2020 PDC World Championship SF) – 21 180s Combined (Cross Won 5-4)
Michael Smith and Rob Cross went toe-to-toe in a pulsating semi-final at the 2020 World Championship. Combining for 21 maximums, the match saw both players demonstrate incredible power scoring. Smith’s relentless 180s kept him in the contest, but Cross’s composure in the deciding set sealed a narrow 5-4 victory, sending him to the final in dramatic fashion.
3. Adrian Lewis vs Gary Anderson (2011 PDC World Championship Final) – 20 180s Combined (Lewis Won 7-5)
The 2011 World Championship final between Adrian Lewis and Gary Anderson was a match for the ages, featuring a staggering 20 maximums. Lewis’s aggressive style saw him rack up 11 of those 180s, while Anderson contributed 9. Despite Anderson’s best efforts, Lewis’s scoring power and clinical finishing secured him a 7-5 victory, earning his maiden world title.
4. Michael van Gerwen vs James Wade (2014 Premier League Darts Final) – 19 180s Combined (Van Gerwen Won 10-8)
In the 2014 Premier League Final, Michael van Gerwen and James Wade put on a scoring clinic, combining for 19 180s. Van Gerwen’s precision in crucial moments saw him edge Wade 10-8 in a high-octane contest. Wade’s resilience kept him in the game, but Van Gerwen’s relentless scoring ultimately proved decisive.
5. Raymond van Barneveld vs Michael Smith (2016 Premier League Darts Match) – 18 180s Combined (Van Barneveld Won 7-5)
Raymond van Barneveld and Michael Smith produced a memorable Premier League match in 2016, combining for 18 180s. Both players delivered an exhibition of power scoring, but Van Barneveld’s experience and superior finishing carried him to a 7-5 victory in a closely contested encounter.

6. Peter Wright vs Gerwyn Price (2020 World Matchplay Semi-Final) – 18 180s Combined (Wright Won 17-15)
Peter Wright and Gerwyn Price battled it out in an epic 2020 World Matchplay semi-final that featured 18 maximums. The match was a rollercoaster of momentum swings, with both players trading 180s at key moments. Wright’s composure in the decisive legs saw him triumph 17-15, booking his spot in the final.
7. Phil Taylor vs Kevin Painter (2002 PDC World Championship Final) – 17 180s Combined (Taylor Won 7-6)
Phil Taylor and Kevin Painter’s legendary 2002 World Championship final saw 17 maximums in a gripping contest. The match went down to a deciding set, with Taylor’s ability to produce under pressure earning him a 7-6 victory. Painter’s spirited performance pushed Taylor to the limit, making this one of the most iconic matches in darts history.
8. Glen Durrant vs Michael Smith (2020 Premier League Darts Match) – 16 180s Combined (Draw 6-6)
Glen Durrant and Michael Smith shared the honours in a thrilling 2020 Premier League match. With 16 180s between them, the game was a showcase of elite scoring. Neither player could establish dominance, leading to a hard-fought 6-6 draw that left fans wanting more.
9. Rob Cross vs Michael van Gerwen (2019 Grand Slam of Darts QF) – 15 180s Combined (Cross Won 16-14)
In the 2019 Grand Slam quarter-final, Rob Cross edged out Michael van Gerwen in a match that saw 15 maximums. Both players exchanged blows in a tense battle, but Cross’s ability to maintain composure under pressure allowed him to prevail 16-14, marking one of his most memorable victories.
10. Daryl Gurney vs Mensur Suljovic (2018 World Matchplay Semi-Final) – 15 180s Combined (Gurney Won 17-15)
Daryl Gurney and Mensur Suljovic delivered a semi-final thriller at the 2018 World Matchplay, combining for 15 180s. The match was a marathon of endurance and precision, with Gurney narrowly clinching a 17-15 victory to advance to the final in one of his career-defining performances.
11. Adrian Lewis vs Dave Chisnall (2014 World Grand Prix Semi-Final) – 14 180s Combined (Lewis Won 17-15)
Adrian Lewis and Dave Chisnall showcased incredible scoring in the 2014 World Grand Prix semi-final. With 14 180s between them, the match was a battle of precision and power. Both players exchanged high scores, but Lewis’s ability to finish under immense pressure saw him clinch a thrilling 17-15 victory.
12. Gary Anderson vs Phil Taylor (2016 World Matchplay Final) – 14 180s Combined (Anderson Won 18-14)
In the 2016 World Matchplay final, Gary Anderson and Phil Taylor put on a masterclass, combining for 14 180s. Anderson’s relentless scoring and calm finishing helped him secure an 18-14 win, ending Taylor’s hopes of another title in one of the sport’s most prestigious tournaments.
13. Nathan Aspinall vs Gerwyn Price (2021 World Matchplay QF) – 14 180s Combined (Aspinall Won 16-15)
Nathan Aspinall and Gerwyn Price battled fiercely in the 2021 World Matchplay quarter-final, hitting 14 180s between them. The match went the full distance, with Aspinall holding his nerve to edge out Price 16-15 in a dramatic deciding leg.
14. James Wade vs Michael Smith (2019 Premier League Semi-Final) – 13 180s Combined (Wade Won 10-9)
James Wade and Michael Smith produced an intense Premier League semi-final in 2019. The pair combined for 13 180s, with Wade’s trademark consistency and clutch finishing helping him prevail 10-9 in one of the tournament’s closest matches.

15. Vincent van der Voort vs Steve Beaton (2015 European Championship Match) – 12 180s Combined (Beaton Won 17-15)
Steve Beaton triumphed over Vincent van der Voort in a gripping European Championship match that featured 12 180s. Beaton’s precision under pressure secured him a 17-15 victory in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.
16. Peter Wright vs Nathan Aspinall (2022 Premier League Match) – 12 180s Combined (Wright Won 10-7)
Peter Wright and Nathan Aspinall traded 180s throughout their 2022 Premier League encounter, combining for 12 maximums. Wright’s consistent scoring and ability to handle pressure earned him a 10-7 victory in a high-quality contest.
17. Michael Smith vs Glen Durrant (2020 PDC World Championship Match) – 12 180s Combined (Smith Won 4-3)
Michael Smith and Glen Durrant lit up the 2020 World Championship with a thrilling match that saw 12 180s between them. Smith’s aggressive scoring and composure in the deciding set allowed him to edge out Durrant 4-3 in an unforgettable clash.
18. Raymond van Barneveld vs Phil Taylor (2006 World Matchplay Semi-Final) – 11 180s Combined (Van Barneveld Won 16-15)
In a legendary semi-final at the 2006 World Matchplay, Raymond van Barneveld and Phil Taylor combined for 11 180s. The marathon match saw Van Barneveld outlast Taylor 16-15 in a contest filled with drama and high-level darts.
19. Michael van Gerwen vs Gerwyn Price (2021 Premier League Final) – 11 180s Combined (Van Gerwen Won 11-9)
Michael van Gerwen claimed the 2021 Premier League title in a thrilling final against Gerwyn Price. Both players combined for 11 180s, but it was Van Gerwen’s superior finishing that secured him an 11-9 victory and another major triumph.
20. Phil Taylor vs Terry Jenkins (2013 Grand Slam of Darts Final) – 10 180s Combined (Taylor Won 16-13)
Phil Taylor and Terry Jenkins closed out the 2013 Grand Slam of Darts with a memorable final featuring 10 180s. Taylor’s legendary accuracy and composure proved too much for Jenkins, as Taylor secured a 16-13 victory to add another title to his illustrious career.