Dave Chisnall beaten in round three of the Cazoo World Darts Championship

Day 12 at Alexandra Palace saw Chisnall beaten 4-2 by Bunting in a high quality third-round encounter with averages of 101.82 and 102.24 respectively.

It was Chisnall who took an early lead, wrapping up the opening set in four legs.

Bunting responded, posting a 3-0 whitewash in set two with an average of 121.86.

Another whitewash gave Bunting the third set, wrapping it up with a 140 finish.

Back came Chisnall, recording a 116 average in taking the fourth set 3-2 to level the match at two sets all.

Bunting then claimed the fifth set, 3-1, before the sixth went all the way.

Trailing 2-1 in legs, Chisnall saw Bunting miss a dart for victory before pinning double four to level.

In the fifth leg, Chisnall spurned a chance at tops to force a deciding set, enabling Bunting to hit the same double and reach the last 16.