Luke Humphries takes out 32, finishing on double eight to level.

This one has been played at a blistering speed so far.

Glen Durrant
Former Premier League champion on Sky Sports

That is absolutely unbelievable from Josh Rock. If you're going to silence the crowd then that is the way to do it. Beautiful.

That's a way to announce yourself.

Josh Rock holds his throw.

Game on.

Time for the walk-ons for our second game of the night.

Luke Humphries talking to Sky Sports: "I'm expecting a tough game. The way he played last week is something you don't associate with Josh Rock and he's going to want to pick up his first points. Every time you don't pick up points the job becomes harder and harder. He's going to want to put that to bed quite quickly. I'm expecting a tough fight tonight because he's got good support tonight.

"But if I keep playing how i am and hitting those doubles it is going to be a tough game for Josh as well."

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Luke Humphries hasn't made it to the final in any week so far, but it's not for lack of trying.

He was beaten by Luke Littler in the quarters last time out, but Humphries was arguably the better player for the majority of the game and should really have wrapped it up having been comfortably in the lead before going on to lose 6-5.

On night one, he lost 6-2 to night winner Michael van Gerwen in the semi-finals.

He takes on Josh Rock tonight, who is yet to win a match in his debut season.

Gian van Veen will face the winner of Luke Humphries v Josh Rock in the semi-final.

That one's up next.

Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports

You've got to feel sorry for Stephen Bunting. There has to be a win around the corner shortly.

Stephen Bunting loses once again and the European champion Gian van Veen reaches the semi-finals.

It takes just 11 darts for him to do so with a break of throw.

Stuart Pyke
Commentator on Sky Sports

Stephen Bunting pays the price again. He's missed seven darts at double and all of them have been crucial.

Stephen Bunting teases the crowd with five perfect darts, but his sixth is a long way from treble 19.

Gian van Veen leaves tops from 128 and, after Bunting can't check out 82, the Dutchman takes out 40 on double 10 after going inside with his first dart.

Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports

Stephen Bunting is playing some decent stuff but he needs a win badly.

I've been there and all you do is chase. Every game becomes a chore.

The bad experiences of last year are OK but it is a negative.

Nearly...

Stephen Bunting hits the two trebles needed, but strays into the outer bull as he looks to take out 170.

Gian van Veen is not yet down to a finish, though, and Bunting sees off the 25 on his next visit to reduce the lead again.

Stuart Pyke
Commentator on Sky Sports

I was very impressed with Gian van Veen in the first couple of weeks.

We've seen on many occasions that this event and format doesn't suit many players but he just seems at home.

Some more solid scoring in this leg, with a 140 from Gian van Veen to kick it off

He misses his first dart at double 12 but pins the double with his second to restore his lead.

Another ton-plus out as Stephen Bunting holds his throw.

Gian van Veen is now 3-1 ahead, having taken out 124 to win the fourth leg.

Stephen Bunting was still back on 204.

Wayne Mardle
Former World Matchplay finalist on Sky Sports

The way Gian van Veen is playing tonight, he is there for the taking, but Stephen Bunting is not doing his job as of yet.

Josh Rock couldn't hold his darts because of soap last week... now nobody can hold their throw.

Gian van Veen takes out 42 to go ahead again after more missed darts at double from Stephen Bunting.