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Dave Chisnall got his Cazoo World Darts Championship campaign off to the perfect start with victory in his first appearance at Alexandra Palace this year.

He posted a 3-1 win over Andrew Gilding in their second round meeting on Wednesday afternoon.

One of the highest-quality matches of the tournament so far saw both players land seven 180s, with missed doubles denying Chisnall a ton-plus average.

After Gilding took the opening set, Chisnall replied with a 119 average in set two to level.

Dave Chisnall was victorious in his second round match at Alexandra Palace Picture: Simon O'Connor/PDC

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Chisnall won last-leg deciders in each of the final two sets to ensure his passage into round three next week, where he now meets Stephen Bunting who beat Leonard Gates 3-1.

“I knew Andrew was going to pay well so I had to be on my A-game,” said Chisnall.

“It’s pleasing to have played so well for most of the game. I feel really good, I couldn’t wait to get on that stage and it showed in my performance.”

Dave Chisnall progresses to round three of the Cazoo World Championship